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Nitin Nabin Files RS Nomination as BJP Unveils Candidates for 10 States

BJP National President Nitin Nabin offered prayers before filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Bihar, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to attend. The BJP and NDA announced a slate of candidates across 10 states, including Assam, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. Speculation emerged from JD(U) sources that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might resign and move to the Rajya Sabha, a claim refuted by Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Chirag Paswan. The elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on March 16, with the nomination process concluding on March 5.

Key Points: BJP RS Candidates List: Nitin Nabin, Nitish Kumar Speculation

  • Nitin Nabin files RS nomination from Bihar
  • BJP announces candidates for 10 states
  • Speculation on Nitish Kumar moving to RS
  • JD(U) sources suggest CM may resign
  • Polling for 37 RS seats on March 16
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Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of filing nomination for RS polls

BJP's Nitin Nabin files Rajya Sabha nomination. Full candidate list for 10 states. Speculation on Nitish Kumar's move to RS addressed by allies.

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

Bihar, March 5

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of filing his nomination for the upcomingRajya Sabha elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the nomination filings of the newly elected BJP chief Nitin Nabin as the party's candidate from Bihar, according to sources.

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, suggesting that the Bihar CM might resign and file a nomination for the Rajya Sabha."Such jokes are common on Holi. Nitish Kumar ji is our Chief Minister," Singh said.

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan has 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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Sarah B
The political maneuvering around Nitish Kumar is more interesting than the nominations. Is he really planning to move to Delhi? Bihar needs stable leadership, not constant speculation.
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Priyanka N
While seeking blessings is fine, I hope the focus remains on actual governance and the work these Rajya Sabha members will do. The article lists many names, but what are their specific plans for their states?
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Aman W
Amit Shah attending shows the importance BJP is giving to Bihar. The 'double-engine' government comment by Chirag Paswan is key. Hope this stability translates into more development projects for our state.
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Karthik V
Giriraj Singh calling it a "Holi joke" is funny but also shows how much rumor mills run in Patna. Let's wait for March 9th - the withdrawal date will reveal the final picture.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I find the temple visit before filing nomination a bit performative. Faith is personal. A leader's merit should be judged by their work and vision, not public displays of religiosity. Just my two paise.

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