NDA Celebrates Rajya Sabha Victories: Nitin Nabin Applauds Elected Leaders
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Patna, March 16 (NationPress) Following a resounding success in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin congratulated Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Rashtriya Lok Morcha President Upendra Kushwaha, Janata Dal-United leader Ram Nath Thakur, and BJP leader Shivesh Ram for their election to the Rajya Sabha.
“Election to the Rajya Sabha brings significant responsibility. I am optimistic that your wealth of experience and commitment to public welfare will enhance efforts to highlight Bihar's development issues and public interests on a national platform,” Nabin remarked.
He further stated that the NDA's triumph under Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost the determination to create a prosperous India.
In the meantime, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took to social media platform X to comment on the Rajya Sabha results.
“In light of the NDA's decisive victory in the Rajya Sabha elections, I welcomed BJP President Nitin Nabin along with prominent party leaders upon his arrival at the Bihar Assembly,” Deputy CM Choudhary expressed.
He also extended congratulations to the elected candidates, including Nitish Kumar, Upendra Kushwaha, Ram Nath Thakur, and Shivesh Ram.
“Your leadership, experience, and dedication to public service will further amplify Bihar's and the nation’s representation in Parliament,” he noted.
The official results were announced on Monday after the vote counting at the Bihar Assembly.
According to first-preference votes, Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin each received 44 votes, Upendra Kushwaha and Ram Nath Thakur garnered 42 votes each, while Shivesh Ram obtained 30 votes.
The top four candidates surpassed the necessary quota through first-preference votes, whereas Shivesh Ram, with 30 first-preference votes, ultimately achieved victory through second-preference votes.
These wins signify a strengthened political foothold for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha from Bihar.
Moreover, the victories of Ram Nath Thakur and Upendra Kushwaha are deemed pivotal for sustaining the NDA's social and political equilibrium.
Particularly, Upendra Kushwaha's success is seen as significant for his political trajectory and role within the NDA.