Breaking: BJP releases its Rajya Sabha candidate slate, nominating national chief Nitin Nabin from Bihar in a bold electoral gambit. Paired with Shivesh Ram, this duo aims to capture key seats as nominations wrap up on March 5 and polls unfold on March 15.
Tuesday’s disclosure spans six states with nine contenders: Haryana’s Sanjay Bhatia, West Bengal’s Rahul Sinha, Chhattisgarh’s Lakshmi Verma, Odisha’s Manmohan Samal and Sujit Kumar, and Assam’s Tarash Gowala and Jagnmohan. Maharashtra’s list is still under wraps.
Bihar’s arena is electric, with five seats up for grabs post-April—JD(U)’s two, RJD’s two, and one from Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Post-2025 polls, NDA holds the edge for four, leaving the decider seat to horse-trading involving three pivotal MLA votes.
Nitin Nabin’s entry injects fresh momentum into BJP’s campaign, potentially tipping scales in the NDA’s favor. This development highlights the party’s proactive approach to Rajya Sabha arithmetic, setting up a riveting chapter in Indian politics as alliances are tested and loyalties forged.