Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Elections: INDIA Bloc Faces Challenge for Two Seats
The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand are anticipated to be closely contested. The INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, appears to have an advantage for two seats, but the BJP is backing an independent candidate, creating a tight race.
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2 seats, 3 candidates: Can INDIA bloc hold its flock together for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand?
The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand are shaping up to be a nail-biter. The INDIA bloc, boasting 56 MLAs, appears to have the upper hand with a potential for two seats, but the BJP, rallying behind an independent candidate, is poised to sow discord through cross-voting, reminiscent of previous electoral surprises in Bihar and Odisha.
By KUNAL VARMA
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Three candidates – JMM's Baidyanath Ram, Congress's Pranav Jha and BJP-backed Independent nominee Parimal Nathwani – are contesting the polls for the two seats.
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