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Amit Shah to Attend Nitin Nabin's RS Nomination Amid Bihar CM Speculation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the nomination filing of new BJP President Nitin Nabin and other NDA leaders for the Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar. The NDA has announced a slate of candidates across ten states, including Maharashtra and Odisha. Speculation is rife that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may resign and file a nomination for the Upper House, though Union Ministers have dismissed such talk. The elections for 37 seats will be held on March 16, with the process concluding by March 20.

Key Points: Amit Shah Attends Nitin Nabin's Rajya Sabha Nomination Filing

  • Amit Shah to attend nomination filing
  • NDA announces candidates for 10 states
  • Speculation on Nitish Kumar's RS move
  • JD(U) sources suggest CM may resign
  • Elections to fill 37 Rajya Sabha seats
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Amit Shah to attend Nitin Nabin's nomination filing for RS polls in Bihar: State BJP President Sanjay Saraogi

Amit Shah joins Nitin Nabin's RS nomination in Bihar. Speculation swirls around Nitish Kumar's potential move to Rajya Sabha as NDA announces candidates.

"Such jokes are common on Holi. Nitish Kumar ji is our Chief Minister. - Giriraj Singh"

Patna, March 5

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday will participate in the nomination filing of newly elected BJP President Nitin Nabin and other party leaders for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi.

Saraogi told ANI, "HM Amit Shah and National President Nitin Nabin are arriving at around 12 pm and will participate in the nominations of all the NDA leaders. These nominations will take place between 1:30 and 2 pm."

Along with Nitin Nabin, the party has selected Shivesh Kumar as a candidate from Bihar. In Assam, Terash Gowalla and Jogen Mohan have been nominated, while Laxmi Verma will contest from Chhattisgarh. Haryana's candidate is Sanjay Bhatia. Odisha will see Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar representing the party, and Rahul Sinha has been chosen from West Bengal.

In Maharashtra, NDA announced Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale, BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, Ramrao Wadkute and Maya Chitaman Ivnate as its candidates.

Meanwhile, speculation is stirring about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filing a nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Sources from the Janata Dal (United) have stated that Nitish Kumar might resign from the CM post and move to the Rajya Sabha.

However, Union Minister Giriraj Singh refuted the speculations and said, "Such jokes are common on Holi. Nitish Kumar ji is our Chief Minister."

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan has also dismissed speculation of a leadership change in Bihar.

"There's no discussion on changing the Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar will continue to lead Bihar, and our double-engine government is working well," said the Union Minister.

The last day of filing nominations is March 5, scrutiny on March 6, and withdrawal by March 9. Polling will be held on March 16, with vote counting the same day at 5 pm, and the process will conclude by March 20.

The elections will fill 37 seats across 10 states - Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana - whose members' terms end in April 2026.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
All this speculation about Nitish Kumar ji is just noise before Holi, just like Giriraj Singh ji said. The focus should be on development, not political gossip. The double-engine government is delivering.
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Rahul R
With all due respect, these Rajya Sabha nominations often feel like rewards for loyalty rather than merit. I wish there was more transparency in how candidates are chosen. We need strong voices, not just party yes-men.
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Meera T
Good to see representation from different states. Laxmi Verma from Chhattisgarh and Maya Chitaman Ivnate from Maharashtra are notable. Hope they work for women's issues and development in their regions.
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Vikram M
The timing is tight! Nominations close today, scrutiny tomorrow. Political machinery at full speed. Let's see if any surprises come up at the last minute. Bihar politics is never dull!
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Ashley H
Interesting to follow Indian political processes from abroad. The Rajya Sabha seems like a crucial revising chamber. Hope the elected members focus on long-term policy, not just party politics.

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