Patna, March 16 – Following a clean sweep in the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin extended congratulations on behalf of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Rashtriya Lok Morcha President Upendra Kushwaha, Janata Dal-United leader Ram Nath Thakur, and BJP leader Shivesh Ram for their election to the Rajya Sabha.
"Being elected to the Rajya Sabha is a significant responsibility. I am confident that your experience and dedication to public service will play a vital role in bringing Bihar's development issues and matters of public interest to the forefront on the national stage," Nabin said.
He added that the victory of the NDA under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi would further strengthen the resolve to build a developed India.
Meanwhile, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary posted on the social media platform X after the Rajya Sabha results were announced.
"Following the landslide victory of the NDA in the Rajya Sabha elections, I congratulated BJP President Nitin Nabin along with senior party leaders upon his arrival at the Bihar Assembly premises," Deputy CM Choudhary said.
He also congratulated the winning candidates, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Upendra Kushwaha, Ram Nath Thakur, and Shivesh Ram.
"Your experience, leadership, and commitment to public service will further strengthen the voice of Bihar and the country in Parliament," Deputy CM Choudhary said.
The results were officially declared on Monday after the vote counting at the Bihar Assembly premises.
Based on first-preference votes, Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin were elected with 44 votes each, Upendra Kushwaha and Ram Nath Thakur secured 42 votes each, and Shivesh Ram secured 30 votes.
While the first four candidates crossed the required quota based on first-preference votes, Shivesh Ram, who secured 30 votes in the first preference votes, eventually won the contest based on the second preference votes.
With these victories, the NDA has strengthened its political presence in the Rajya Sabha from Bihar.
The wins of Ram Nath Thakur and Upendra Kushwaha are being seen as significant for maintaining the NDA's social and political balance.
Upendra Kushwaha's victory, in particular, is considered crucial for his political future and role within the NDA.