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BJP Nominates Nitin Nabin for Rajya Sabha, Dhami Hails Leadership

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party's nomination of its National President, Nitin Nabin, as a candidate from Bihar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections. The BJP released its first list of nine candidates across six states, including selections from Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Odisha, and West Bengal. The Election Commission of India announced that polling for the elections, which will fill 37 seats across ten states, will be held on March 16. The nomination process began on February 26, with the last date for withdrawals being March 9.

Key Points: Nitin Nabin Nominated for Rajya Sabha, BJP Releases Candidate List

  • BJP nominates Nitin Nabin from Bihar
  • Rajya Sabha polls set for March 16
  • BJP releases first list of 9 candidates
  • Elections to fill 37 seats across 10 states
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Nitin Nabin's nomination for biennial Rajya Sabha polls

Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes BJP's nomination of Nitin Nabin for Rajya Sabha polls from Bihar. BJP releases first list of nine candidates for March 16 elections.

"The world's largest political organisation... has announced BJP's esteemed National President Shri @NitinNabin ji as the candidate - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, March 3

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections to be held on March 16.

CM Dhami said that the nomination of Nitin Nabin is a natural culmination of his effective leadership and contribution to the organisation.

In a post on X, CM Dhami said, "The world's largest political organisation, the Bharatiya Janata Party, has announced BJP's esteemed National President Shri @NitinNabin ji as the candidate from Bihar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, thereby underscoring the organisation's positive role in nation-building."

Dhami further said, "his effective leadership as the organisation's president, grassroots work style, warmth toward workers, and decisive role in organisational expansion are the natural culmination of this responsibility."

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, clearing nine names across six states.

According to an official press release, the announcement was made by the party's Central Election Committee from its New Delhi headquarters.

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.

Meanwhile, 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.

The notification was issued on February 26, commencing the election process, while the last date for nominations is March 5, scrutiny on March 6, and withdrawal by March 9.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect the process, I hope these nominations are based on merit and a genuine commitment to public service, not just party loyalty. The Rajya Sabha needs voices that truly represent diverse Indian perspectives, not just echo the party line.
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Rohit P
CM Dhami is right to welcome this. Strong organizational leaders in the Upper House can help streamline policy implementation. The focus should be on development agendas for states like Uttarakhand and Bihar. 🏔️
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mix of candidates from different states. Hope they use this position to raise important issues like women's safety, education, and job creation. The Rajya Sabha has a crucial reviewing role.
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Vikram M
Bas ab yeh log Parliament mein bhi kaam karein, sirf attendance mark karne nahi jaayein. Public ka paisa hai, public ka kaam hona chahiye. All the best to all candidates.
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Kavya N
It's a predictable list. Would have liked to see some fresh faces or experts from fields like science, technology, or environment being nominated. The Rajya Sabha was envisioned as a house of intellectuals and elders, not just politicians.

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