NEW DELHI — The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approved the candidacy of eight leaders for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections 2026 representing Uttar Pradesh.
The official press release, issued from the party’s central headquarters on October 5, 2026, bears the seal and signature of BJP Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and National Headquarters In-Charge Arun Singh / Tarun Chugh.
Nominated Candidates List (Uttar Pradesh)
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Shri Dharampal Singh
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Shri Radhakant Ojha
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Shri Prakash Pal
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Shri Vidyasagar Sonkar
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Shri Gopi Krishna Pandey
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Smt. Priyanka Singh Rawat
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Shri Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan
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Smt. Shruti Gangwar
Key Highlights & Strategic Context
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Issuing Authority: Central Election Committee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Office, New Delhi.
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State Scope: Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Seats.
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Selection Focus: Represents a balanced regional and socio-political distribution ahead of the upper house polls.
