In a significant move ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its list of nine candidates across six states. Prominently, the party has fielded its national president Nitin Nabin from Bihar, alongside Shivesh Ram, signaling a strong push in the eastern state. Nomination filings are due by March 5, with voting and counting scheduled for March 15.
The announcement, made on Tuesday, covers candidates from Haryana, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Assam, though Maharashtra’s nominees remain pending. Sanjay Bhatia will represent Haryana, Rahul Sinha from West Bengal, Lakshmi Verma from Chhattisgarh, Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujit Kumar, while Assam gets Tarash Gowala and Jagnmohan.
Bihar’s political landscape is buzzing with activity as five Rajya Sabha seats fall vacant in April, currently held by JD(U)’s Harivansh Narayan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur, RJD’s Premchandra Gupta and Amarnath Dhari Singh, and Upendra Kushwaha of Rashtriya Lok Morcha. With NDA poised to secure four seats based on the 2025 assembly election math, the fifth seat has sparked intense speculation over alliances and cross-support from three extra MLAs.
BJP’s strategic nominations underscore its ambition to bolster its upper house presence, especially in Bihar where Nitin Nabin’s leadership could reshape dynamics. As parties maneuver for advantage, the coming days promise heightened political drama leading up to the polls.