NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani thanks people of Jharkhand, PM Modi after Rajya Sabha win
Ranchi, June 18
NDA-backed Rajya Sabha candidate Parimal Nathwani on Wednesday expressed joy over his victory and thanked the people of Jharkhand. He has defeated congress candidate Pranav Jha.
Speaking to the media, he said he was grateful to the people of Jharkhand and especially to the MLAs for their support. He thanked the BJP for giving him the opportunity to file his nomination and for assisting him during the election process. Nathwani also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders, workers, and volunteers who supported and voted for him.
"I thank all the people of Jharkhand. Especially our MLAs, the BJP for giving me the opportunity to file my nomination, and for helping me in the election. I am grateful to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, all the people of our BJP here," Nathwani said.
He further added, "I am grateful to all the BJP workers, volunteers, and people who voted for me, and I will continue to work for Jharkhand. Of the 30 votes I received, 28 were valid, and two were rejected due to technical reasons."
On his victory, Jharkhand BJP President Aditya Sahu said the result reflects that the people of Jharkhand have rejected the Congress party and accepted the ideology of the BJP.
"Today, the people of Jharkhand and the respected MLAs of Jharkhand have rejected the Congress party and have accepted the ideology of the Bharatiya Janata Party," he said.
He further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's work speaks for itself.
"If anyone can do good for this country and this state, it is Narendra Modi. His work is visible and speaks volumes," Sahu added.
BJP MLA Neera Yadav also congratulated the MLAs for their cooperation.
"We are deeply grateful to the MLAs who cooperated and we thank them wholeheartedly for their thoughtful voting," she said.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur termed the victory a "tragic" and "shameful incident for democracy."
"We believe nothing could be more tragic than this. What has happened is a shameful incident for democracy. You can see how, whether in Maharashtra or West Bengal or across the country, MPs are being purchased at prices of Rs 15 crore each. This incident has occurred here as well. We will look into it," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The Congress leader calling this a "tragedy for democracy" is rich coming from a party that has lost popular mandate across India. Let's be honest - when your candidate can't even win fairly, you cry foul. The people have spoken through their MLAs. Simple as that. 👏
As an outsider looking in, this seems like standard Indian politics. The Congress complaint about "purchasing" MLAs feels like sour grapes - everyone knows cross-voting happens in Rajya Sabha elections. The real question is: will Nathwani actually deliver for Jharkhand's tribal communities and miners? Let's see the work, not just the speeches.
While I'm not a BJP supporter, I have to give credit where it's due - the NDA managed its numbers well in Jharkhand. But let's not pretend this is a people's mandate; it's a numbers game in the assembly. Both parties should focus on actual governance instead of these victory dances. Ab aam aadmi ka kya hoga?
This victory shows that the BJP's organizational strength in Jharkhand is unmatched. The Congress can cry all they want about "purchasing MLAs" but the truth is they couldn't even hold onto their own legislators. Nathwani ji has a clean image and will represent the state well in Parliament. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Jharkhand has been a tricky state for the BJP, so this is a morale booster
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