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Ahead of Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls, NDA shifts MLAs to a Ranchi hotel as BJP-backed candidate Parimal Nathwani seeks support.

NDA camps Jharkhand MLAs in Ranchi hotel before RS polls

June 16, 2026, 09:09 PM - 2 min read

While declining to specify whether legislators would remain at the hotel until polling day, Marandi maintained that discussions among alliance members were underway.

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BJP picks J&K incharge Tarun Chugh for Rajya Sabha polls

BJP picks J&K incharge Tarun Chugh for Rajya Sabha polls

June 5, 2026, 05:37 PM - 3 min read

Chugh has been nominated as BJP’s candidate from Madhya Pradesh where his win is certain. He is credited with playing a crucial role in BJP’s 29-seat tally in the 2024 J&K Assembly elections.

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Congress fields Pranav Jha from Jharkhand RS seat

Congress fields Pranav Jha from Jharkhand RS seat

June 5, 2026, 02:13 PM - 2 min read

Jha's nomination carries considerable political importance as the Congress lacks the required strength in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly to secure a seat independently.

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Alliance power play in Jharkhand: RS polls set stage

Alliance power play in Jharkhand: RS polls set stage

May 22, 2026, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The Election Commission of India on Friday declared the schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha elections, under which voting for 24 seats across 10 states will be conducted on June 18. Counting of votes will also take place on the same day.

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RS polls: Haryana Cong suspends five MLAs for cross-voting

April 16, 2026, 06:55 PM - 3 min read

The party had earlier identified Naraingarh MLA Shalli Chaudhary, Sadhaura MLA Renu Bala, Punhana MLA Mohammad Illyas, Hathin MLA Mohammad Israil and Ratia MLA Jarnail Singh for allegedly going against the party’s official line during the polls.

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RS polls: Congress sends notice to fifth MLA in Haryana

March 20, 2026, 05:48 PM - 2 min read

The MLA from Ratia was told to respond within seven days. The Congress has warned that failure to reply within the given time will lead to further action according to the law and party rules.

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Congress leaders submit memorandum to Governor.

Haryana Cong alleges horse-trading in RS polls

March 19, 2026, 02:23 PM - 3 min read

The party raised serious apprehensions, alleging that the Rajya Sabha poll was compromised by violations of rules and a complete disregard for ethical conduct, democratic values, and political morality by the ruling BJP.

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BJP fields 9 candidates for RS polls, Nitin Nabin from Bihar

BJP fields 9 candidates for RS polls, Nitin Nabin from Bihar

March 3, 2026, 05:46 PM - 3 min read

Assam PWD Minister Jogen Mohan and MLA Terash Gowalla will be the saffron party's candidates for the elections to the Upper House of Parliament from the state.The BJP has also nominated its Odisha unit president, Manmohan Samal, and leader Sujeet Kumar, an incumbent Rajya Sabha MP, as candidates from the state for the upcoming polls.

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'Vote chor' slogan echoes in J&K Assembly as NC targets BJP

'Vote chor' slogan echoes in J&K Assembly as NC targets BJP

October 27, 2025, 04:35 PM - 3 min read

High drama erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators raised slogans of “Vote Chor! Vote Chor!”,  a phrase popularised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to accuse the BJP of manipulating elections, directing their anger toward the treasury benches over the recent Rajya Sabha polls.

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Farooq says couldn't win 4th seat due to 'unfulfilled promises'

Farooq says couldn't win 4th seat due to 'unfulfilled promises'

October 25, 2025, 08:42 PM - 2 min read

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday expressed  disappointment over missing out on a potential fourth seat to the BJP, attributing it to "some unfulfilled promises", a setback he described as part of the electoral process.

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BJP's 'punch' on RS polling: Congress puppet in hands of NC

BJP's 'punch' on RS polling: Congress puppet in hands of NC

October 24, 2025, 03:10 PM - 3 min read

As polling for Rajya Sabha polls was going on, the BJP on Friday 'pricked and punched' NC with a volley of sarcasm saying the Congress is a “puppet” of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, and its decisions are taken in the “kitchen of Abdullahs”.

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J&K Cong says won't contest RS polls as NC offered 'risky' seat

J&K Cong says won't contest RS polls as NC offered 'risky' seat

October 13, 2025, 10:03 AM - 3 min read

It is official now. Congress will not contest upcoming Rajya Sabha polls for J&K . The party  pulled out from the upcoming after its alliance partner, the ruling National Conference (NC), offered them what they say a 'risky' seat.The party expressed “dismay” over NC’s unilateral announcement of three Rajya Sabha candidates and said the fourth seat offered to Congress was “not acceptable.”

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