The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its picks for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, selecting Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar Ram for two seats. Nitin Nabin, a current MLA from Bankipur Assembly constituency, was initially made a minister post the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections but later resigned to take on the role of BJP’s national president. Shivesh Kumar, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but lost, is now being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, a move seen as strategic by the party.
With the BJP finalizing its choices, focus now shifts to the Janata Dal (United) list, expected to secure two of the four NDA-backed seats. Speculation surrounds potential nominees like Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur and Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The BJP’s announcement has dispelled rumors of Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh’s nomination.
Elections for the five vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar are set for March 16, with nominations closing on March 5. The current Assembly numbers indicate NDA’s strong position to secure four seats, with the fifth possibly contested due to lacking a clear majority. The BJP’s candidate selection reflects a strategic move to represent Bihar effectively at the national level, sparking political discussions as parties gear up for the upcoming election.
