Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri gives up Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation, which took effect on November 14, 2026. Mr. Puri's previous term from Uttar Pradesh was scheduled to end later this month on November 25.

Madhya Pradesh Election

The resignation follows Mr. Puri's re-election to the Upper House unopposed from Madhya Pradesh on November 5. His new tenure from Madhya Pradesh will run until April 2, 2030. Secretary General P.C. Mody issued a notification confirming that the resignation from the Uttar Pradesh seat has been officially accepted.

Context

Lawmakers often transition between different state seats to align with ongoing political strategies and party organisational needs. Mr. Puri originally took the Madhya Pradesh seat vacated after former Union Minister L. Murugan stepped down to support party work in Tamil Nadu ahead of upcoming national polls.