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Sat Sharma's Rajya Sabha Win: How BJP Secured Key J&K Seat Amid NC Sweep

BJP's Sat Sharma emerged victorious in the Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha election with 32 votes. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for his candidature. The National Conference secured three other Rajya Sabha seats in the same election. All four seats had been vacant since February 2021 following retirements of previous members.

Key Points: BJP's Sat Sharma Wins J&K Rajya Sabha Seat Thanks Modi

  • Sat Sharma secured victory with 32 votes against NC candidate's 22 votes
  • BJP President thanked top leadership including Modi and Amit Shah
  • Four cross-voting members supported BJP by listening to inner voices
  • National Conference won three Rajya Sabha seats in the same election
  • All four Rajya Sabha seats were vacant since February 2021
  • Bypolls scheduled for Nagrota and Budgam assembly constituencies in November
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Thank PM Modi, Amit Shah: BJP's Sat Sharma who won JK Rajya Sabha election

BJP's Sat Sharma wins Rajya Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir, expresses gratitude to PM Modi and Amit Shah for his candidature amid NC's three-seat victory.

"I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah ji, and BJP National President JP Nadda ji for my candidature - Sat Sharma"

Srinagar, October 24

Jammu and Kashmir unit BJP President Sat Sharma, who won the Rajya Sabha election, said on Friday expressed gratitude to the top party leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his candidature.

Sharma told reporters, "Everyone has supported the BJP. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah ji, and BJP National President JP Nadda ji for my candidature for this Rajya Sabha seat. We have 28 members, but four others supported us by listening to their inner voices. Was it wrong on the part of four members to listen to their inner voice?" The ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won three Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Friday, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured one seat.

According to the party, senior JKNC leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Fellow party members, Sajad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi, were also declared winners.

In a post on X, the National Conference said, "JKNC senior leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Congratulations!"

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Sat Paul Sharma won with 32 votes, leaving NC's Imran Nabi Dar with 22 votes.

All four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir had been vacant since February 2021, following the retirement of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Shamsher Singh, and Nazir Ahmed Laway.

Meanwhile, bypolls for the Nagrota and Budgam assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for November 11, following the demise of MLA Devender Singh Rana and Omar Abdullah's resignation, respectively.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that 4 members from other parties supported BJP by "listening to their inner voice." This shows that development politics is crossing party lines in J&K. Good for democracy!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the political developments, I hope all elected representatives focus on actual ground issues in J&K - employment, infrastructure, and peace. Elections come and go, but people's problems remain.
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Sarah B
The balance of power with NC winning 3 seats and BJP 1 seems healthy for J&K's political landscape. Hope this leads to constructive opposition and better governance.
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Vikram M
Sat Sharma's gratitude to central leadership shows BJP's strong organizational structure. This is how parties should function - with clear hierarchy and discipline. Other regional parties should learn from this.
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Kavya N
With bypolls coming up in Nagrota and Budgam, the political activity in J&K is heating up. Hope all parties focus on issue-based campaigning rather than divisive politics. 🤞

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