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Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal Files Rajya Sabha Nomination

Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar have filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bhubaneswar. The nominations were submitted in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other BJP leaders. Separately, BJP candidate Rahul Sinha filed his nomination in Kolkata for a West Bengal seat, with senior state leaders present. The biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across ten states will be held on March 16, with the results declared the same evening.

Key Points: BJP's Manmohan Samal, Sujeet Kumar File Rajya Sabha Nominations

  • BJP leaders file Rajya Sabha nominations
  • Polling scheduled for March 16
  • 37 seats across 10 states up for election
  • Term of current members ends in April
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Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal, Sujeet Kumar file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls

Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls, with CM Majhi present. Polling set for March 16.

"The party made this decision and I filed my nomination. - Manmohan Samal"

Bhubaneswar, March 5

Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar on Thursday filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bhubaneswar.

The nominations were filed in the presence of Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, along with other leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination, Samal said the decision was taken by the party leadership. "The party made this decision and I filed my nomination," Samal said.

Earlier in the day, BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Rahul Sinha filed his nomination in Kolkata here on Thursday.

Sinha submitted his nomination papers in the presence of Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar.

Newly nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidate from West Bengal, Rahul Sinha, expressed gratitude for the opportunity on Wednesday, stating that the party values its workers and has instilled "a new passion in everyone".

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support the party, I hope Mr. Samal and Mr. Kumar remember they are representing the people of Odisha first. Rajya Sabha members should focus on state-specific issues in Parliament, not just follow the party line. A little more independence in thought would be appreciated.
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Rohit P
The process seems smooth. Filing nominations with the CM present shows party unity. Let's see what fresh perspectives these new members bring to the Upper House. The biennial elections always bring some change.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian political procedures from abroad. The Rajya Sabha is like your Senate, right? Hoping for stable and productive governance.
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Vikram M
Bas ab yeh log Parliament mein aake kuch kaam karein. Odisha ke liye special package aur industrial projects ki zaroorat hai. Rajya Sabha members ko apne state ke vikas ke liye strongly advocate karna chahiye. 🙏
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Karthik V
The candidate from West Bengal, Rahul Sinha, talking about 'new passion' is good. But passion should translate into tangible work for the people. Let's hold them accountable. The nomination is just the first step.

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