Bhardwaj's nomination papers found in order

Chandigarh, Mar 18 (UNI) The election of Union Law Minister Hans Raj Bhardwaj to Rajya Sabha became certain as his nomination papers were found in order on scrutiny today.

Mr Bhardwaj had filed his nomination papers as a Congress candidate to fill the lone seat from Haryana in the Upper House in the March 28 election. No other candidate is contesting the election.

The seat would fall vacant on the retirement of sitting member of Rajya Sabha, Mr Faquir Chand.

Vidhan Sabha Secretary Sumit Kumar, who is returning officer for the election, said that all sets of nomination papers submitted by Mr Bhardwaj were found valid.

The last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 20 when Mr Bhardwaj will be formally declared elected unopposed on that date.

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