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'Missing' MLAs Of Bihar: Meet The Mahagathbandhan Leaders Behind NDA's Unexpected Win in Rajya Sabha

Four opposition MLAs three from the Congress and one from the RJD failed to cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha electi

News18 17 Mar 2026 10:58 am

Nitish among five NDA candidates elected to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

Bihar's Rajya Sabha elections saw all five NDA candidates, including CM Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin, secu

The Times of India 17 Mar 2026 12:33 am

Rajya Sabha elections results: NDA dominates poll round, sweeps Bihar and bags three in Odisha; Haryana result put on hold

The NDA has significantly bolstered its Rajya Sabha presence, securing all five seats in Bihar and three of four in Odis

The Times of India 16 Mar 2026 11:18 pm

Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls: Voting Secrecy Row Delays Counting

A controversy over the secrecy of votes has delayed the counting process in the Haryana Rajya Sabha Election, with compl

NDTV 16 Mar 2026 10:51 pm

Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections: How 4 Missing MLAs Kept Opposition Away From Magic Figure Of 41

Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections: Who were the 4 opposition MLAs who didn't turn up to vote? Who were NDA's candidates?

News18 16 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

The 4 Mahagathbandhan MLAs Who Skipped Rajya Sabha Voting In Bihar

In the Rajya Sabha elections being held for five seats in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is considered ce

NDTV 16 Mar 2026 5:49 pm

Rajya Sabha Election 2026 Result Winners List: Check names of victorious candidates from Bihar, Assam, Bengal & other states

Rajya Sabha election 2026 result: Rajya Sabha elections concluded across 10 Indian states. Most results were predetermin

The Economic Times 16 Mar 2026 2:11 pm

Rajya Sabha polls: Voting halted for 30 minutes, BJD objects to issuance of 2nd ballot paper to BJP MLA

In Odisha, the Rajya Sabha election encountered a momentary pause as tensions flared over a BJP legislator being issued

The Economic Times 16 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

Why Rajya Sabha Election In 3 States Has Become Opposition's Loyalty Test

Some were shepherded to hilly resorts, others buried differences and embraced at Iftar parties, and most made calls to s

NDTV 16 Mar 2026 12:39 pm

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Just Three Cross-Votes Could Give NDA A Clean Sweep In Bihar

With six candidates in the fray for five seats, the election has turned into a test of legislative arithmetic, alliance

News18 16 Mar 2026 10:54 am

Rajya Sabha elections LIVE: Voting begins in Bihar, Haryana; Nitish Kumar, BJP chief Nitin Nabin in fray

Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already secured victory unopposed Rajya Sabha elections LIVE: Voting begins in B

India Vision 16 Mar 2026 10:34 am

Rajya Sabha Poll: Parties Guard MLAs Amid Cross-Voting Fears

Ahead of the Rajya Sabha election in Odisha, BJP, BJD, and Congress strategize amid cross-voting fears. The voting will

News18 16 Mar 2026 9:33 am

Odisha MLAs arrive in Bhubaneswar for crucial biennial Rajya Sabha elections

Five candidates are vying for four vacant seats amid massive allegations of poaching of MLAs

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 9:21 am

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 LIVE: Voting For 37 Seats Across 10 States Today; Nitish Kumar, Sharad Pawar In Fray

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Live Updates: In key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana, and Odisha, the BJP-led National Democr

News18 16 Mar 2026 8:49 am

Rajya Sabha elections LIVE: Voting to take place for 11 seats today; Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, emerge as key battlegrounds

Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already secured victory unopposed

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 8:37 am

Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Elections LIVE Updates: Voting Begins Today For 37 Seats Across 10 States

Rajya Sabha Polls Today LIVE Updates: Polling for the biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats will be held today. Acc

NDTV 16 Mar 2026 8:23 am

Poaching fears, resort politics mark Rajya Sabha election eve

As the Rajya Sabha elections approach, political tensions are rising throughout India. Parties are actively devising tac

The Economic Times 16 Mar 2026 12:54 am

'Rs 5 crore offer made': Shivakumar alleges BJP bid to bribe Odisha MLAs in Bengaluru resort

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar accused the BJP of attempting to bribe Odisha Congre

IBTimes 15 Mar 2026 11:47 pm

AIMIM to support RJD candidate in Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar

Voting for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar is scheduled to take place on Monday, with intense political activity under

The Siasat Daily 15 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress MLAs offered Rs 5 crore to cross-vote, says DK Shivakumar

Two men from Odisha were caught attempting to bribe Congress MLAs with Rs 5 crore each for Rajya Sabha elections. Local

The Economic Times 15 Mar 2026 5:06 pm

BJP indulging in horse-trading to win Rajya Sabha election; former CM Naveen Patnaik

All political parties are conducting mock-poll training for their MLAs to ensure that their votes are not rejected

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:16 am

NDA to hold mock poll today ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

The Times of India 15 Mar 2026 12:18 am

Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP making big offers to poach Odisha MLAs, says Shivakumar as hosts eight of them in Bengaluru

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar alleges the BJP is attempting to poach Odisha MLAs with offers and threats for Ra

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 7:56 pm

Bomb threat email sent to Bihar Assembly ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Officials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting a

Mid Day 13 Mar 2026 4:50 pm

Rajya Sabha election:BJD, Congress ask MLAs not to leave Bhubaneswar till March 16

With five candidates in the fray for four Rajya Sabha vacancies, political analysts foresee the possibility of cross-vot

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 2:01 pm

Congress moves Odisha MLAs to Bengaluru ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Congress has moved several legislators from Odisha to Bengaluru. This move comes ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. The

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 1:19 pm

RJD, allies hold meeting to plan strategy for Rajya Sabha elections

In a strategic huddle ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, the RJD and its allies expressed strong confidence in their ca

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 12:10 am

No candidate withdraws from Odisha Rajya Sabha poll race, stage set for contest after 12 years

Odisha will witness a Rajya Sabha election contest after 12 years. Five candidates are vying for four seats. Voting is s

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 9:14 am

BJP appoints observers for Rajya Sabha Polls in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed central observers for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin, the BJP chie

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 12:23 am

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP appoints Central observers in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha

Maharashtra Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule will be Central observer for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, a notific

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 1:49 pm

Samrat heads to Bengal, likely to meet Amit Shah today

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary is in West Bengal, potentially meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss upcomin

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 12:31 am

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant enters politics, joins JD(U)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, has formally joined the JD(U). This development follows Nitish K

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 1:46 pm

RJD to plan fresh strategy as BJP set to take lead

As the BJP gears up for a significant role in Bihar, the RJD is gearing up for a strategic pivot to take on the emerging

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:38 am

New govt formation with BJP CM likely next month

The establishment of Bihar's new government will be postponed until early April, as it coincides with the Rajya Sabha el

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 12:18 am

Bihar May Get A BJP Chief Minister, 1 Deputy, 15 Ministers From JDU: Sources

Nitish Kumar, who served as Bihar's longest-tenured Chief Minister for over two decades, filed his nomination for the Ra

NDTV 6 Mar 2026 2:31 pm

Congress fields Anurag Sharma for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh

Anurag Sharma filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on March 16

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 10:49 am

Four TMC, one BJP candidate file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal

The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to secure four seats in the upper house and the BJP one

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 3:50 am

Rajya Sabha election: Congress fields new face Christopher in Tamil Nadu

The 53-year-old is one of the secretaries of the All India Congress Committee, and had been in charge of northeastern St

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 12:35 am

Abhishek Singhvi, 3 wildcard entries, Revanth aide among Congress Rajya Sabha picks

The Congress leadership has selected six candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections. Senior leader Abhishek Singhvi secure

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 12:04 am

Shinde Senas Surprise RS Choice Triggers Discontent

Ms. Waghmares name was finalised by the party on Thursday, the last day of filing nominations. Later she filed the nomin

Deccan Chronicle 5 Mar 2026 11:52 pm

Watch: Rajya Sabha nominations: Nitish Kumar, Sharad Pawar lead the race for power

The race for the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections has begun, with 37 seats across 10 states going to polls on March 16. Key le

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 9:28 pm

Rajya Sabha election: PMK founder Ramadosss aide files papers hoping for Anbumanis disqualification during scrutiny

Anbumani got an RS seat based on a pre-poll arrangement with the AIADMK, which holds 61 MLAs in the legislature.

The Times of India 5 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Rajya Sabha election: DMK, AIADMK, Congress, PMK, DMDK candidates from Tamil Nadu file nominations

DMKs Tiruchi Siva and J. Constandine Ravindran submitted their nomination papers

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 4:58 pm

Three NDA candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls in Assam

Guwahati, March 5: Three candidates Jogen Mohan, Terash Gowalla and Pramod Boro on Thursday filed their nomination pap

The Shillong Times 5 Mar 2026 4:43 pm

Bihar CM, BJP Chief Among 5 NDA Candidates For Rajya Sabha Polls In Bihar; RJD Nominee Also In Race

Patna, Mar 5: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for Rajya Sa

Daily Excelsior 5 Mar 2026 4:40 pm

Rajya Sabha election: DMDK nominates treasurer L.K. Sudhish as candidate

The move will give the party founded by late actor Vijayakant its first representation in the Upper House

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:33 pm

'Possible his account has been hijacked': JD(U) supporters refuse to believe Nitish Kumar's decision, protest outside CM residence

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election, paving the way for a new Chief

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 12:25 pm

Rajya Sabha election: AIADMKs M. Thambi Durai and PMKs Anbumani Ramadoss file nominations

The AIADMK on Wednesday (March 4) announced Mr. Thambi Durais candidature and allotted a seat to the PMK, its ally in th

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

I Look Forward to Serving Telangana with Renewed Zeal, Energy: Singhvi

Singhvi thanked the Congress leadership after he was renominated by the party from Telangana for the upcoming biennial R

Deccan Chronicle 5 Mar 2026 11:58 am

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress renominates Chhattisgarh MP Phulo Devi Netam

Phulo Devi Netam hails from Kondagaon district in the tribal pocket of Bastar

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:46 am

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces he will file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed his intention to contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. This move s

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 11:07 am

Rajya Sabha election LIVE: Congress announces 6 poll picks; Sharad Pawar set to get fresh term

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls, Janata Dal(U) leaders s

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:26 am

Congress announces six candidates for Rajya Sabha biennial polls, Singhvi renominated from Telangana

The Congress party has revealed six candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Senior leader Abhishek Manu Singh

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 9:46 am

Congress will name Rajya Sabha candidate when filing nomination: Himachal CM

With a clear majority in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress's victory should be a foregone conclusion

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:32 pm

Athawale, Tawde among BJPs four Rajya Sabha picks in Maharashtra

Mumbai: The BJP on Wednesday, March 4, announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra

The Siasat Daily 4 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

BJP names four candidates for Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra; Ramdas Athawale, Vinod Tawde among nominees

Rajya Sabha election: The Election Commission of India has announced polls to 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states. Of

The Economic Times 4 Mar 2026 2:16 pm

Nitish's son Nishant set for political launch ahead of Rajya Sabha election

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is reportedly set to enter politics, marking a shift from his fa

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 6:14 am

BJP Claims Uddhav Blocking Pawars Rajya Sabha Return

Today Sharad Pawar, on whose insistence Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister, is in trouble in the Rajya Sabha ele

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 12:25 am

BJP announces Nitin Nabin, eight others as Rajya Sabha candidates across six states

The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar are nominate

The Economic Times 3 Mar 2026 11:53 pm

Watch: Why one Rajya Sabha seat is testing the unity of the MVA | Pulse Maharashtra

Seven seats, two alliances and six major parties in the fray. The Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra are drawing atten

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

How one seat will test the MVAs unity

MVAs fragile alliance lies in the balance in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 12:32 am

Uttar Pradesh: Expelled SP MLAs deny return buzz

In February 2024, SP MLAs Manoj Kumar Pandey (Unchahar), Abhay Singh (Gosainganj) and Rakesh Pratap Singh (Gauriganj) cr

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 10:55 pm

Menaka Guruswamy could be Indias 1st LGBTQ MP as TMC nominates her

Senior Supreme Court advocate Menaka Guruswamy has been nominated by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) as one of it

The Siasat Daily 28 Feb 2026 11:24 am

Congress fear a possible 'horse trading' during Rajya Sabha polls in Odisha

The Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha are heating up. The Congress party suspects horse trading for the fourth seat. They

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 9:38 am

Trinamool names four for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. State minister Babul Supriyo

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 12:51 am

Congress Leaders From Nizamabad Eye Rajya Sabha Seat

A senior Congress leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the party high command was inclined to consider new f

Deccan Chronicle 27 Feb 2026 12:34 am

Rajya Sabha elections: How are polls to the Parliaments Upper House held?

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body where one-third of the members retire every two years, each serving a six-year term

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 1:13 pm

Notification for Rajya Sabha election issued; March 5 last day for filing nomination

The election notification for seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra has been released. Polling is scheduled for March

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2026 10:59 pm

NDA eyes gains as 37 Rajya Sabha seats go to polls in March

The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on March 16 will likely see the ruling NDA gain a slight edge. Based on current state

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 11:27 pm

TMC set to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Bengal, BJP 1; Left to lose representation

West Bengal's Rajya Sabha elections are set for March 16. The ruling TMC is expected to win four seats, while the BJP an

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:51 pm

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Election Commission announces schedule for 37 seats

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the biennial elections

Daily Excelsior 18 Feb 2026 5:35 pm

With 5 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, Bihar braces for hectic political activity

Rajya Sabha elections Bihar: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, filing of nomination papers

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

Resolved Through Dialogue: Former Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Withdraws Resignation After High-Level Talks

In a dramatic U-turn, senior Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah on Monday withdrew his resignation hours after tendering

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 3:13 pm

Sharad Pawar keen to contest Rajya Sabha polls; merger of NCP factions unlikely: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated Sharad Pawar intends to contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The Maha V

The Economic Times 14 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

BJP hints at fielding three candidates for Rajya Sabha election from Odisha

BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Pa

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 6:50 am

Congress to seek BJD support to send Independent to Rajya Sabha

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das has sought appointment of former CM Naveen Patnaik to disc

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 11:24 am

Nitish along with Lalan and Samrat meet Modi in Delhi

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the second day

The New Indian Express 23 Dec 2025 7:44 am

Congress dilemma in Upper House

NEW DELHI: Still reeling from its devastating performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress now faces a crit

The New Indian Express 20 Nov 2025 8:39 am