BJP nominates Hardeep Singh Puri for Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh; filing amid controversy over Epstein-linked allegations. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri files his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal, Oct 31 (PTI) Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the BJP's nominee for the November 12 Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh, filed his nomination papers on Saturday in the.