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NDA Sweeps Bihar Rajya Sabha Polls as Opposition Alleged Horse-Trading

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured a clean sweep, winning all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar. The victory was aided by the abstention of several Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLAs during the voting. Opposition leaders, including from the RJD, have alleged horse-trading was responsible for the outcome. The biennial elections for 37 seats saw 26 candidates elected unopposed nationwide, with voting required for the remaining 11.

Key Points: NDA Wins All 5 Bihar Rajya Sabha Seats | Opposition Abstains

  • NDA wins all five Bihar Rajya Sabha seats
  • Opposition MLAs abstain, aiding NDA victory
  • RJD alleges horse-trading in the voting
  • 26 of 37 national seats elected unopposed
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JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha hails NDA win on all five seats in Bihar Rajya Sabha election

JD(U) and BJP hail NDA's clean sweep in Bihar Rajya Sabha elections. Opposition alleges horse-trading after Congress and RJD MLAs abstain from voting.

"We've been saying from the beginning that based on support, our candidates will comfortably win all five seats. - Sanjay Kumar Jha"

Patna, March 17

JD National Working President and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha hailed NDA's victory in all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar.

Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Jha said, "We've been saying from the beginning that based on support, our candidates will comfortably win all five seats. The NDA didn't have much of a problem with the numbers game, and the results were consistent. There's a lot of work ahead in Bihar, so many people want work done in their areas."

Earlier, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi deemed it a "big victory" for NDA, which he said displayed their unity and "fragmentation" of the Opposition.

"This is a big victory for NDA. NDA is united, and the opposition is fragmented...they had no faith in their MLAs...the whole of Bihar is with NDA. NDA fought the election unitedly, and we won all five seats," Saraogi said.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won all five Rajya Sabha seats of the state and said that the party's victory has disappointed the opposition.

Speaking to ANI after the result, Sinha said, "All five seats have been won by NDA...The NDA's victory has disappointed the opposition even more...All five NDA candidates have won in Bihar...Their people did not come to vote. These people (the opposition) make allegations when they lose."

Abstention from Congress and RJD MLAs helped the NDA secure all five seats in the Rajya Sabha. NDA had fielded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha, JD(U) MP Ram Nath Thakur and BJP's Shivesh Ram.

Reacting to the results, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Amarendra Dhari Singh alleged horse trading in the voting.

"We have lost despite winning. We had the numbers. Horse trading has happened in this, and the four voters who did not come were from our alliance," he said.

The biennial Rajya Sabha elections were held to fill 37 seats across 10 states. Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already been elected unopposed, while voting was held for the remaining 11 seats, including five from Bihar.

- ANI

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Priya S
The opposition's own MLAs abstaining says a lot about their internal unity. How can they expect public trust if their own people are not confident? RJD and Congress need to get their house in order first.
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Vikram M
Horse trading allegations after every loss is becoming a tired excuse. If you had the numbers, your MLAs should have voted. Simple. This win consolidates NDA's position ahead of the state elections.
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Sarah B
While a political win is significant, I hope this translates to tangible progress on the ground in Bihar. Infrastructure, jobs, and education should be the real metrics of success, not just seat counts.
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Rohit P
Jai Bihar! NDA zindabad! This is a message from the people of Bihar that we want stability and development. The 'fragmentation' comment by Saraogi ji is spot on about the opposition mahagathbandhan.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, a clean sweep is impressive, but it also reduces healthy debate in the Upper House. A strong opposition is necessary for a strong democracy. I hope this win brings humility and more inclusive governance.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the dynamics. The JD(U)-BJP alliance seems to be holding strong despite past differences. The real test will be maintaining this cohesion when

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