Bihar’s political landscape witnessed heightened activity today as the last day for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections saw a surge of candidates from major parties. The legislative assembly premises were abuzz with politicians and party supporters, signaling the high stakes involved in the upcoming election.
Among the most notable nominations, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Santrupt Misra submitted his papers to the returning officer for three seats, drawing attention from political observers across the state. The process also saw BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik sitting alongside PCC chief Bhakt Das, emphasizing strategic alignment ahead of the elections.
Congress legislators were actively present, including the party’s state legislative leader Ramchandra Kadam, while Dr. Dattheshwar Hota, a prominent medical professional, also filed his nomination with backing from BJD and Congress.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saw senior leaders Manmohan Samal and Sujit Kumar submit their nominations after performing ceremonial prayers at the Shriram Mandir. Samal filed his nomination in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, while Sujit Kumar followed with substantial support from BJP workers and party cadres.
Independent candidate Dileep Ray also filed his nomination, rounding off the list of contenders before the final deadline. Party supporters thronged the venue to ensure proper filing and adherence to election formalities.
Political analysts believe today’s nomination process underscores a shift in Bihar’s political equations. With multiple heavyweight candidates from BJP, BJD, Congress, and independents, the upcoming Rajya Sabha election is shaping up to be highly competitive. Observers now closely watch how alliances, strategies, and internal party dynamics will influence the final outcome.