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[Bharatiya Janata Party](https://www.edgepedia.org/bharatiya-janata-party) (BJP) who has been a Member of the [Rajya Sabha](https://www.edgepedia.org/rajya-sabha), representing Gujarat, since 2026.[1](https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2697) He was elected unopposed in the June 2026 Rajya Sabha elections from Gujarat and has previously served as president of the Kadi municipality, general secretary of the Mehsana district BJP, and a member of the Gujarat Public Service Commission.[2](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party[3](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/articleshow/131659435.cms) |\n| Current office | Member of the Rajya Sabha (Gujarat), 2026–2032[1](https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2697) |\n| Previous offices | President of Kadi municipality; general secretary of the Mehsana district BJP; in-charge of the BJP's Surendranagar district unit; member of the Gujarat Public Service Commission[2](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece) • [4](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nShukla has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[3](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/articleshow/131659435.cms)\n\n## Career\n\nShukla is a senior BJP leader from Kadi in Mehsana district.[4](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/) He served as president of the Kadi municipality and as general secretary of the BJP's Mehsana district unit.[2](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece) He has also served as a member of the Gujarat Public Service Commission.[4](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/) Before his election to the Rajya Sabha, he was in-charge of the BJP's district unit in [Surendranagar](https://www.edgepedia.org/surendranagar), in the Saurashtra region.[2](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece) • [4](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/)\n\nIn June 2026, he was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. The Returning Officer, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Secretary Chetan Pandya, announced the results after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations, when only the four BJP candidates remained in the fray for four seats.[4](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/) The main opposition Congress did not field candidates, and no other contestant was in the race.[3](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/articleshow/131659435.cms) Shukla took his oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi before the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and [Vice President of India](https://www.edgepedia.org/vice-president-of-india), C P Radhakrishnan.[5](https://www.gujaratfirst.com/top-news/gujarat-rajya-sabha-mp-rajesh-shukla-takes-oath-delhi-2026/318918/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\n| Election | Constituency | Result |\n|---|---|---|\n| 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election | Gujarat | Elected unopposed; the Congress did not field a candidate and no other contestant was in the race[2](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece) |\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Digital services and toll collection\n\nIn the Rajya Sabha on July 30, 2026, Shukla raised the need for a \"One Nation, One Digital Metro Card\" and an interoperable account-based ticketing system.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla) On August 12, 2026, he sought information on digital toll collection.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n\n### Agriculture and natural farming\n\nOn July 30, 2026, Shukla raised the need to promote [natural farming](https://www.edgepedia.org/natural-farming) through the establishment of dedicated \"Natural Farming Malls\" for the marketing and certification of natural farm produce.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n\n### Solar energy\n\nOn July 29, 2026, Shukla raised the need to promote community solar energy projects on government vacant land and to launch a \"One District-One Solar Town\" initiative.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n\n### Transport and traffic management\n\nOn July 29, 2026, Shukla raised the need for a National Traffic Master Plan to improve traffic management in [Rajasthan](https://www.edgepedia.org/rajasthan) and other major cities.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n\n### Legislative record\n\nAccording to PRS Legislative Research, in the Rajya Sabha Shukla has an attendance record of 100%, against a national average of 80%. He has taken part in 4 debates, against a national average of 6.1, and has asked 53 questions, against a national average of 19.3.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla) His questions and matters raised include the PM Vidyalakshmi scheme for education loans, the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program, the Vibrant Villages Programme, the [Bharat Taxi](https://www.edgepedia.org/bharat-taxi) cooperative-model mobility platform, and global recognition for GI-tagged Indian handloom products.[6](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n\nMost bills in India's Parliament pass by voice vote without a record of how individual members voted, and members are required to vote according to the party whip (directive requiring party members to vote along party lines) under the anti-defection law (Indian law disqualifying legislators who defy their party's voting instructions), failing which they could lose their seat.[7](https://prsindia.org/articles-by-prs-team/recording-each-vote)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Rajya Sabha member biography](https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2697)\n2. [All four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat, The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/article71089264.ece)\n3. [Four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat, Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/all-four-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-gujarat/articleshow/131659435.cms)\n4. [Rajya Sabha polls: 4 BJP candidates elected unopposed, Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rajya-sabha-polls-4-bjp-candidates-elected-unopposed-10735427/)\n5. [Gujarat Rajya Sabha MP Rajesh Shukla takes oath in Delhi, Gujarat First](https://www.gujaratfirst.com/top-news/gujarat-rajya-sabha-mp-rajesh-shukla-takes-oath-delhi-2026/318918/)\n6. [PRS MP track: Rajesh Parmanand Shukla](https://prsindia.org/mptrack/rajya-sabha/rajesh-parmanand-shukla)\n7. 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