Original sentence: He was elected unopposed and was sworn in on 5th august 2009.JD(U) decided not to give a candidate against him.On July 30, 2009, Fernandes filed his nomination for the mid-term poll being held for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by JD(U) president Sharad Yadav
Edited sentence: On July 30, 2009, Fernandes filed his nomination for the mid-term poll being held for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by JD(U) president Sharad Yadav and was sworn in on August 5, 2009