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Bihar's Rajya Sabha Elections: NDA Triumphs with Key Wins

In a decisive outcome for Bihar's Rajya Sabha elections, the NDA coalition, led by BJP president Nitin Nabin and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has emerged victorious. With four candidates winning their seats, including Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur and Rashtriya Lok Morcha's Upendra Kushwaha, the NDA solidifies its influence in the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary thanked the coalition's MLAs for their support, while the opposition's RJD fielded a candidate for the fifth seat, highlighting the competitive political landscape. Read on for more details about this significant electoral event.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Mar 16, 2026, 21:39 IST
Bihar's Rajya Sabha Elections: NDA Triumphs with Key Wins

NDA Secures Rajya Sabha Seats in Bihar


Patna: In a significant political development, BJP president Nitin Nabin, along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and three other candidates from the NDA, successfully secured their positions in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Monday, according to official reports.


The victorious candidates include Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur from JD(U), BJP's Shivesh Kumar, and Upendra Kushwaha, president of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, as confirmed by Khyati Singh, the Secretary of the Vidhan Sabha and Returning Officer for the Rajya Sabha elections.


Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed gratitude towards all NDA MLAs, who collectively hold 202 out of the 243 assembly seats, for their support in favor of the BJP-led coalition.


Despite the NDA's strong position for four seats, the opposition, represented by RJD's Amarendra Dhari Singh, managed to compel an election for the fifth seat.


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