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- The Election Commission of India has announced polling for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
- This election will result in the Bahujan Samaj Party losing its final Rajya Sabha representation as the term of its sole member expires.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to increase its strength in the upper house following these polls.
- These political shifts come as parties begin candidate discussions and strategic planning for the upcoming vacancy fills.
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- Official nomination filings beginning September 29
- Outcome of the Rajya Sabha seat distribution in Uttar Pradesh
- Potential electoral shifts following the BSP's loss of parliamentary presence
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