Who among the following was elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from Tripura, India in September 2022?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Biplab Kumar Deb
- Former Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, emerged victorious in the by-election for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tripura, securing 43 votes against Bhanu Lal Saha of the CPI(M) with 15 votes.
- Tripura has only one Rajya Sabha seat available.
- A Rajya Sabha member elected for a full term serves for six years, and one-third of the members retire every two years.
- The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, represents the interests of the states and union territories.
- It has a maximum of 250 members, with members elected by State Legislative Assemblies, and twelve nominated by the President for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
- The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.