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BJP's Rahul Sinha Files for Rajya Sabha, Vows to "Protect and Purify Bengal"

BJP's Rahul Sinha has officially filed his nomination as the party's Rajya Sabha candidate from West Bengal. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating the party values its workers and has inspired new passion. Sinha also affirmed the BJP's full support for the Election Commission's efforts to remove fraudulent voters from the electoral rolls. The biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states are scheduled for March 16.

Key Points: BJP's Rahul Sinha Files Rajya Sabha Nomination from West Bengal

  • Rahul Sinha files Rajya Sabha nomination
  • Pledges support for EC's voter list cleanup
  • Vows to "protect and purify Bengal"
  • Polling scheduled for March 16
  • Term of 37 members ending in April
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West Bengal: BJP's Rahul Sinha files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

BJP candidate Rahul Sinha files Rajya Sabha nomination, pledges to support EC in removing fraudulent voters and to "protect and purify Bengal."

"The BJP has proven that a worker is great... This has instilled a new passion in everyone. - Rahul Sinha"

Kolkata, March 5

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".Earlier on Wednesday, he affirmed the BJP's full support for the Election Commission's efforts to remove "fraudulent voters" from the list. Speaking to the media, Sinha said, "The BJP has proven that a worker is great. It sent a message to those who are waiting for an opportunity that the party takes care of every worker. This has instilled a new passion in everyone. All of us have to protect and purify Bengal together."

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 notification will be issued on February 26, commencing the election process. 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
The focus on removing fraudulent voters is crucial for a fair democracy. Hope this isn't just election rhetoric and leads to actual, transparent action. Bengal's political scene needs more accountability from all sides.
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Siddharth J
"Protect and purify Bengal" – strong words. But real change needs more than passionate speeches. It needs policies that address unemployment, infrastructure, and education for all Bengalis, regardless of who they vote for.
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Aditya G
The Rajya Sabha needs strong voices from Bengal. Whether it's BJP or TMC, the MP should rise above party politics on issues like federalism and state's rights. That's the real test.
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Meera T
Nomination filed with Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar present shows unity in the state BJP. That's important after the setbacks. Hope they focus on constructive work for the people now. 🤞
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Karthik V
With due respect to the candidate, I wish political parties would spend this much energy on explaining their concrete plans for Bengal's development. The nomination process is just the first step. The real work begins after winning the seat.

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