1 min readUpdated: Oct 28, 2026 02:29 PM ISTUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. (File Photo)The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh.The party’s central election committee approved his candidature, according to a party statement issued on Wednesday. Puri is 74 years old.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdHave been in journalism covering national politics for 29 years. Have covered eight Lok Sabha electi... Read More AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 13 Live Updates: Rajinikanth-starrer earns Rs 744 cr worldwide; beats Baahubali 2 to become highest-grossing non-Malayalam film in Kerala8 minutes agoMLC Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP, ally sweep Karnataka; leads in UP18 minutes agoIsrael Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Netanyahu Bloc leads with 54 seats; Eisenkot-led Opposition bloc trails at 4818 minutes agoIndia news Live Updates, 28 October 2026: NDA sweeps Karnataka Legislative Council polls, wins all 4 seats1 hour agoCyclone Arnab Tracker Live Updates: Odisha evacuates over 30,000 people, Malkangiri likely to be worst hit1 hour agoAdvertisement