MoS for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan resigned as minister and member of the Rajya Sabha on October 13. (L Murugan/X)

The bypoll to the Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, vacated following Union Minister of State (MoS) L Murugan ’s resignation last week, will be held on November 12, the Election Commission announced on Thursday.

Murugan resigned from the Council of Ministers and his Rajya Sabha seat on October 13, though his term was due to run until April 2030.

According to the schedule, nominations can be filed from October 26 to November 2, with scrutiny set for November 3. Candidates can withdraw nominations until November 5.…