Who among the following was elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from Tripura, India in September 2022?

The correct answer is Biplab Kumar Deb. Key Points

• Former Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb won the by-election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tripura, securing 43 votes compared to 15 votes for Bhanu Lal Saha of the CPI(M).
• Only 1 Rajya Sabha seat is available in Tripura.
• A Rajya Sabha member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years. One-third of the members retire after every two years.
• Rajyasabha-
  •             Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
  • The Rajya Sabha represents the interests of the states and union territories of India.
  • The Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members.
  • Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
  • Twelve members are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
  • The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

.            Important PointsAbout Tripura: As of May 2022:

• ​Capital: Agartala
• Chief minister: Manik Saha
• Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
• Union territory: 1 November 1956
• Upgraded as State: 21 January 1972
• State Animal: Phayre's leaf monkey
• State Bird: Green imperial pigeon
• Lok Sabha seats - 2.
• Rajya Sabha seats - 1.
• National Parks - Clouded Leopard National Park,  Rajbari National Park.
• Dam - Gumti Dam (Gumti River).