NEW DELHI — The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its list of approved candidates for the upcoming 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial elections across several states. The announcement, issued from the party’s central office on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg, outlines the key figures selected to represent the party in the upper house of Parliament.
Key Nominations by State
The list features a mix of seasoned leaders and regional representatives from seven different states:
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Bihar: The party has nominated Shri Nitin Nabin and Shri Shivesh Kumar.
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Assam: Two candidates have been named: Shri Terash Gowalla and Shri Jogen Mohan.
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Chhattisgarh: Smt. Laxmi Verma has been selected as the party’s candidate.
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Haryana: Shri Sanjay Bhatia will be contesting from this state.
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Odisha: The BJP has approved the names of Shri Manmohan Samal and Shri Sujeet Kumar.
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West Bengal: Shri Rahul Sinha has been nominated to represent the state.
Official Approval
The release was finalized and signed by Arun Singh, the BJP National General Secretary and Headquarter In-charge. This announcement marks a critical step for the party as it prepares for the 2026 legislative cycle.
