Has the Rajya Sabha ever declared a seat vacant due to a member's absence?

Modified on Wed, 16 Apr at 7:13 AM

Yes, the seat of Shri Barjinder Singh Hamdard was declared vacant on 21 December 2000 after he remained absent for more than 60 days without leave. This was notified in the Gazette following a motion moved by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.

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