Result of Bye Election from the State of Andhra Pradesh

## Policy Analysis Report: Declaration Regarding Bye-Election to the Council of States from Andhra Pradesh **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a declaration published in the Gazette of India concerning a bye-election to the Council of States from the State of Andhra Pradesh. The declaration announces the election of SRI PAKA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Sri Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy. The core purpose is to officially declare the elected candidate for the vacant seat. The key finding is that a specific individual has been formally declared elected to fill the aforementioned vacancy. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India regarding a bye-election to the Council of States from Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document does not amend an existing policy but rather is a declaration following an election under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. * **Core Objective:** To formally declare the name of the candidate elected to fill the vacant seat in the Council of States from the State of Andhra Pradesh. **4. Background and Rationale:** The declaration addresses the vacancy created in the Council of States due to the resignation of Sri Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy on January 25, 2025, before the expiration of his term, which was to continue until June 21, 2028. The bye-election was held to fill this vacancy, and this notification formally announces the result. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** Since this is a declaration and not a new policy, the key provision is the announcement itself: * SRI PAKA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA has been duly elected to fill the vacancy in the Council of States caused by the resignation of Sri Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy on 25.01.2025. This election was conducted by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** * The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (who participated in the bye-election). * SRI PAKA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA (the newly elected member of the Council of States). * Constituents of Andhra Pradesh who are represented in the Council of States. * The Bharatiya Janata Party, the political party sponsoring the candidate. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Returning Officer (as indicated by the signature on the declaration) is responsible for the formal declaration. The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice oversees the process. * **Timelines:** The declaration was made on May 2, 2025, following the resignation on January 25, 2025. The election and subsequent declaration process occurred within this timeframe. * The declaration is published in the Gazette of India, signifying its official record. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is the formal and legal filling of the vacant seat in the Council of States. This ensures continued representation for the State of Andhra Pradesh in the Council. SRI PAKA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA is now expected to assume his responsibilities as a member of the Council of States. **9. Conclusion:** The declaration officially announces the election of SRI PAKA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA to the Council of States, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Sri Venumbaka Vijaya Sai Reddy. This declaration is a crucial step in ensuring the continued representation of Andhra Pradesh in the Council of States. The declaration follows the established procedures under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and ensures that the vacancy is filled promptly and legally.

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