Faith took center stage for BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday, as he sought blessings at Patna’s sacred Kali Mata, Mahavir, and Hanuman temples just before submitting his Rajya Sabha nomination from Bihar. The party’s endorsement underscores Nabin’s pivotal role in its national strategy.
Speaking to the press after worship, Nabin exuded calm confidence. ‘Divinity guides us at every step,’ he said. ‘Mahavir Hanuman Temple is profoundly special to me. This day heralds a new phase, guided by BJP’s visionary choices.’
He described his devotional acts: ‘Visited Kali and Mahavir temples for darshan of Maa, Shiva, and Hanuman ji. Prayed for the power to sustain my path’s purity and momentum.’
Turning personal, Nabin waxed eloquent on Bihar: ‘It holds an unmatched position in my existence, alongside my roots. Greatness demands rootedness – like a banyan thriving on solid ground.’
His devotion was palpable: ‘Bihar is my terra firma. Sustaining its fertility is my life’s calling. Distance can’t sever these ties; they endure eternally.’
Polling for 37 seats occurs March 16 across 10 states – Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana – as terms end in 2026. Nominations end today, scrutiny March 6, following EC’s February schedule.
BJP’s candidates include Nabin-Shivesh duo from Bihar; Assam’s Teresh Gowala-Jogen Mohan; Chhattisgarh’s Lakshmi Verma; Haryana’s Sanjay Bhatia; Odisha’s Manmohan Samal-Sujit Kumar; West Bengal’s Rahul Sinha.
Nabin’s pre-nomination piety blends cultural reverence with political ambition, setting a tone of resolute leadership for BJP’s Upper House push.