In Tamil Nadu, six Rajya Sabha members, Anbumani Ramadoss, M Shanmugam, N Chandrasegharan, M Mohamed Abdulla, P Wilson and Vaiko, are retiring on July 24.According to the ECI statement, the notification for holding the elections will be issued on June 2, while the last date for filing nominations is June 9. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on June 10, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is June 12.In the statement, the ECI has emphasised the use of only the violet sketch pens of a pre-fixed specification, provided by the Returning Officer, for marking preferences on the ballot paper. Use of any other pen will not be permitted under any circumstances.To ensure a free and fair election, the poll panel said that observers will be appointed to closely monitor the election process.
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