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NDA Confident of Sweeping All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats in Bihar

NDA candidate Upendra Kushwaha expressed absolute confidence that all five NDA nominees will win the Rajya Sabha elections from Bihar, despite lacking a clear majority for the fifth seat. In response, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asserted his alliance has secured the necessary 41 votes, with support from AIMIM and BSP, to snatch a seat from the NDA. JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary echoed the NDA's confidence, contrasting the free movement of their MLAs with opposition MLAs allegedly being confined. The high-stakes political battle, featuring claims and counterclaims about MLA support, will see its results declared shortly.

Key Points: NDA vs RJD: Bihar Rajya Sabha Polls Confidence & Claims

  • NDA eyes all 5 Rajya Sabha seats
  • RJD claims support of 41 MLAs
  • Cross-voting dynamics key to outcome
  • Results expected same day
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"Victory of all five NDA candidates more than 100% certain": Upendra Kushwaha on Rahya Sabha polls

Upendra Kushwaha claims 100% certainty for all 5 NDA candidates in Bihar Rajya Sabha polls, while Tejashwi Yadav asserts RJD has the numbers.

"The victory of all five NDA candidates is more than 100% certain - Upendra Kushwaha"

Patna, March 16

Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and NDA candidate for Rajya Sabha from Bihar, Upendra Kushwaha, on Monday expressed confidence that all five of the candidates of NDA will secure victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.

NDA has eyed all five seats to the Rajya Sabha but lacks a clear majority for its fifth candidate. NDA needs three MLAs to vote across party lines, whereas RJD needs the support of six MLAs to achieve the 41 mark.

"The counting is happening today itself, so the results will come in the same way that we have been repeatedly telling about... When RJD itself is gradually disappearing from the political scene of Bihar, then what can we say about their MLAs disappearing... The victory of all five NDA candidates is more than 100% certain," Upendra Kushwaha said.

Meanwhile, RJD National Working President Tejashwi Yadav assured that his party has enough support to clinch a Rajya Sabha seat away from the NDA.

"We are confident. Earlier, the strength of Mahagathbandhan was 35. To win, 41 is needed. BJP-NDA needed 3. But we accepted this challenge and chose to fight the BJP, not to cower before them. Colleagues from AIMIM and BSP have supported the RJD candidate. So, the strength now is 41," he said.

NDA candidates include Bihar's longest-tenured Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha, BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Shivesh Ram and Ram Nath Thakur.

RJD has nominated AD Singh for the seat.

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar said, "Enthusiasm is being seen for voting because for the first time since 2014, legislators have got the opportunity to vote... This enthusiasm shows that people are voting in favour of the NDA... Everything will become clear in just two hours."

JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary also exuded confidence that all five NDA candidates will secure victory.

"Elections are underway, and the results are also clear. All five NDA candidates will win with a strong and decisive majority... It is also clear that some parties do not trust their own MLAs; some are confined to hotels, others have been taken elsewhere, but all NDA MLAs are freely moving, and there is complete trust in all five candidates, leaders, and MLAs. This is what will ensure our victory," he said.

The results will be out today.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the confidence from both sides! Tejashwi Yadav claiming 41 votes with support from AIMIM and BSP shows how crucial small parties can be in a tight race. Bihar politics is never dull. Let's see who's math adds up in the end.
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Priya S
Kushwaha ji's comment about RJD "gradually disappearing" seems like wishful thinking. They are still the single largest party in the assembly! NDA might win this round, but writing off the opposition is premature. A strong opposition is healthy for Bihar. 🤔
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Vikram M
Good to see Nitish Kumar getting another term in Rajya Sabha. Whatever the political games, he has experience. Hope all elected members focus on raising Bihar's issues in Parliament, like special category status and more central funds for development.
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Rohit P
All this drama for one Rajya Sabha seat. So much energy and resources spent on managing MLAs. Imagine if this effort went into managing hospitals and schools instead. Just saying. 😅
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Kavya N
Shravan Kumar has a point – first chance to vote since 2014 for many MLAs. Shows how often these seats are uncontested. A little competition is good, keeps everyone on their toes. May the best candidate win! 🙏

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