Rajya Sabha polls round up: Three of eleven seats up for grabs to see close fight
Thirty-seven seats in ten states are up for grabs in the Rajya Sabha elections on March 16, 2025. The ruling NDA is favored to win several seats, including those in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana. Nitish Kumar, the incumbent Bihar CM, has joined the NDA's list of candidates. Ramdas Athawale, the RPI-A chief, and Sharad Pawar, the NCP founder, have been elected unopposed. The Opposition bloc, INDIA, is vying for a few key seats, including those in Odisha and Haryana. The outcome will significantly impact the balance of power in the Upper House.
16 MAR 2026
— 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.
— 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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