New Delhi, March 5 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday, paving the way for his entry into the Upper House.
Nitin Nabin, accompanied by a group of BJP leaders and supporters, submitted his nomination papers for the high-stakes election.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also accompanied the newly elected BJP chief to the nomination venue, signifying a major display of strength before his debut in national politics.
Both BJP president Nitin Nabin and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with a few others, submitted their nomination papers in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and two Deputy Chief Ministers – Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.
In addition, Nitin Nabin, the BJP has also fielded Shivesh Kumar as another Rajya Sabha nominee from the state.
Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha also filed nomination papers as an NDA candidate from Bihar. A total of 5 seats in the state are up for grabs in the biennial elections to the Upper House.
Kushwaha's entry into the fray as an NDA candidate could lead to a close contest, if the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) enters the electoral battle.
The Union Home Minister reached Patna this afternoon and was greeted by Nitin Nabin at his residence. Subsequently, Home Minister Shah met and exchanged greetings with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, also congratulating him on the "beginning" of a new phase in his political life.
Early this morning, Nitin Nabin started his day by visiting several prominent temples in the city, including Mahavir Mandir, Kali Temple (Bansghat), and Akandvasini Devi temple (Golghar). He bowed before the deities and sought the blessings of Lord Hanuman, vowing to serve the public life with utmost conviction and honesty.
The last day for filing Rajya Sabha nominations is March 5, and the last date for withdrawing candidature is March 9. Polling will be held on March 16. Counting will take place on the same day at 5 p.m., and the process will conclude by March 20.
The elections will see 37 new members joining the Upper House from across 10 states – Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana. The term of the outgoing members ends in April 2026.
