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Chirag Paswan Congratulates BJP's Rajya Sabha Candidates, Vows NDA Unity

Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party's announced candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections. He emphasized the close bonds with the candidates and the commitment of all NDA partners to work towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development goals for the nation. The BJP's list includes notable figures like Union Minister Ramdas Athawale from Maharashtra and party General Secretary Vinod Tawde. The Election Commission has scheduled the polling for 37 seats across 10 states to be held on March 16.

Key Points: Chirag Paswan Congratulates BJP Rajya Sabha Candidates

  • Paswan congratulates BJP candidates
  • NDA partners to back Modi's vision
  • BJP announces 4 candidates from Maharashtra
  • Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for March 16
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LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan congratulates BJP Rajya Sabha candidates

LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan congratulates BJP's Rajya Sabha nominees, pledges NDA partnership to fulfil PM Modi's development vision.

"As a partner of the alliance, we will work together to fulfil the dreams of PM Modi. - Chirag Paswan"

New Delhi, March 4

Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha candidates by Bharatiya Janata Party, Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday congratulated the candidates, highlighting that he shares a close bond with all of them.

Speaking to ANI, he emphasised that all NDA partners will fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dreams for developing the nation.

"I congratulate everyone. They are very close to me. They have all done a lot of work for the party and the alliance. As a partner of the alliance, we will work together to fulfil the dreams of PM Modi," he said.

Earlier, the BJP announced four candidates from Maharashtra for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections, announcing the names of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, among 2 others.

The Republican Party of India chief and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale is set for another term in the Upper House, whereas BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde is looking to enter the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Ramrao Wadkute and Maya Chitaman Ivnate are also selected as candidates.

The BJP had earlier released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, clearing nine names across six states.

From Bihar, the party has selected BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar. In Assam, the nominees are Terash Gowalla and Jogen Mohan, while in Chhattisgarh, Laxmi Verma will be contesting. Haryana's candidate is Sanjay Bhatia. Odisha will have Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar representing the party, and from West Bengal, Rahul Sinha has been chosen.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that polling for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections will be held on March 16, with vote counting the same day at 5 pm and the process concluding 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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Priya S
While political unity is important, I wish we heard more about their specific plans for issues like inflation and unemployment. Congratulations are fine, but we need actionable agendas.
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Arjun K
Strong NDA means stable government. This is good for policy continuity. PM Modi's vision needs all allies to work together. Best wishes to all candidates! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the candidate selection from Maharashtra. Ramdas Athawale getting another term shows the importance of maintaining coalition dynamics. The Rajya Sabha composition is always a strategic game.
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Meera T
Hope these representatives will raise the issues of women's safety and education in the Upper House. We need more than just political statements. Let's see some real work.
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Vikram M
Chirag Paswan knows the importance of staying close to the center of power. Smart move by him. In Indian politics, timing and alliances are everything. All the best to the new candidates!

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