Rajya Sabha Elections: Twenty-Six Candidates Elected Unopposed

6 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 5 MAR 2026 — 16 MAR 2026

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Latest · 16 Mar 2026

All five NDA candidates won the Rajya Sabha election in Bihar, securing victory for the BJP, JD(U), and RLM.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the nominations and voting process, particularly focusing on key figures like Nitish Kumar and Sharad Pawar. It excludes other political actions, statements, or events involving the same individuals or parties unless they are directly related to the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections.

The full story, from the beginning

5Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

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

9Mar

The Hindu

Twenty-six candidates, including Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

13Mar

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha polls round up: Three of eleven seats up for grabs to see close fight

16Mar

The Hindu

The NDA won all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar and three in Odisha, while Haryana's counting was delayed due to complaints of vote tampering.

The Hindu

The NDA secured victory in the Bihar Rajya Sabha election, with all five candidates winning after Mahagathbandhan MLAs boycotted the voting.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

All five NDA candidates won the Rajya Sabha election in Bihar, securing victory for the BJP, JD(U), and RLM.

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