Nitish Kumar likely Rajya Sabha pick, intense JDU activity fuels Bihar CM buzz The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal United (JDU) are busy preparing for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in 2026. The JDU is reportedly planning to field its leader Nitish Kumar as a candidate for the upper house, and intense activity has been witnessed within the party. Sources close to the development have confirmed that the JDU is working overtime to ensure Kumar's victory. Kumar, who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar, has been at the helm of the state since 2017. His relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been on and off over the years, but in recent times, they seem to have patched things up. The development comes at a time when the BJP is looking to strengthen its presence in the upper house. The JDU, which is an ally of the BJP at the Centre, has been trying to increase its strength in the Rajya Sabha. By fielding Kumar as a candidate, the party hopes to send a strong message to its opponents that it means business. The move is also seen as an attempt by the JDU to strengthen its position within the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) and ensure a bigger say in decision-making. The Rajya Sabha polls are usually fought on a quota system basis, where each state gets a certain number of seats based on its population. Bihar has 16 seats up for grabs, making it an important contest for both parties. The JDU is confident that Kumar's reputation as a clean and efficient administrator will help him win the elections. The development has sent shockwaves through the political circles in Patna, with many expecting Kumar to make a strong comeback in the Rajya Sabha polls. However, the opposition parties a...#Patna #Narendra_Modi #Rajya_Sabha #Nitish_Kumar #Bharatiya_Janata_Party #Janata_Dal_United #National_Democratic_Alliance
