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BJP Names Central Observers for Crucial Rajya Sabha Polls in Three States

BJP National President Nitin Nabin has appointed central observers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Haryana, and Odisha. The biennial elections for 37 seats across ten states are scheduled for March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day. In Bihar, the nomination of incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for a Rajya Sabha seat initially caused internal party dissent before being accepted. Meanwhile, in Odisha, the state BJP chief is among those who have filed nominations for the four vacant seats.

Key Points: BJP Appoints Observers for Rajya Sabha Elections in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha

  • BJP appoints state observers
  • Polling scheduled for March 16
  • 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states
  • Nitish Kumar's nomination stirs Bihar politics
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BJP appoints Central Observers for RS polls in Bihar, Haryana Odisha

BJP President Nitin Nabin appoints central observers for Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, Haryana, and Odisha ahead of the March 16 elections.

"the term of 37 members... will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected. - Press Note"

New Delhi, March 9

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Monday appointed Central Observers for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Haryana and Odisha.

According to a press release, in Bihar, the BJP appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and Union Minister of State (MoS) Harsh Malhotra.

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi was appointed as observer in Haryana, and Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule was appointed in Odisha.

The polling for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states is scheduled to take place on March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day at 5 pm.

According to the press note, the term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.

The last date of nominations is March 5, followed by scrutiny on March 6. The candidates can withdraw their nominations till March 9.

In Odisha, four seats will undergo polling after being vacant in April. Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar have filed nominations for two seats.

In Bihar, five seats will hold polls. Incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's nomination led to a stir in the state politics. While at first the JD(U) leaders opposed the move, they later accepted the party chief's decision.

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar said that the Janata Dal (United) workers were upset with Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha but have resolved to stand by him and support him.

Speaking to ANI, Shravan Kumar said that Nitish Kumar clarified his decision to the party leaders in a meeting.

BJP President Nitin Nabin is also a candidate for the party in Bihar.

Meanwhile, polls will be held for two Upper House seats in Haryana.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The real drama is in Bihar with Nitish Kumar's nomination! His own party workers were upset? That says a lot. Hope the RS seat doesn't mean he's taking a backseat from state politics. Bihar needs stable leadership.
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Aman W
Good to see the process is moving systematically. Appointing observers is a standard practice, but the choice of leaders from non-related states (Chhattisgarh deputy CM for Bihar) is interesting to ensure neutrality.
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Sarah B
While the political maneuvering is fascinating, I do wish some of this energy was directed towards solving more immediate public issues. The Rajya Sabha is important, but so is governance on the ground.
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Karthik V
Odisha will be one to watch! Four seats vacant and the BJP has put up candidates. After the recent Lok Sabha results, this could be a test of their growing strength in the state against BJD. All the best to the observers.
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Vikram M
Nitin Nabin himself is a candidate in Bihar. Party president contesting... shows the high stakes. Hope the elections are smooth and the chosen members work for the development of their states and the country. 🇮🇳

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