BJP Eyes Rajya Sabha Dominance as Stalwarts Exit; NDA Strength to Surge

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News18•18-02-2026, 18:28
BJP Eyes Rajya Sabha Dominance as Stalwarts Exit; NDA Strength to Surge
- •Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on March 16 will significantly alter parliamentary power dynamics.
- •Terms of prominent leaders like Sharad Pawar and Abhishek Manu Singhvi are ending, creating vacancies.
- •NDA is poised for substantial gains, particularly in Maharashtra and Bihar, potentially sweeping seats.
- •BJP aims to make inroads in West Bengal and Odisha, strengthening its presence in these states.
- •NDA could gain at least 6 seats, nearing the Rajya Sabha majority mark of 123, reducing reliance on other parties for bill passage.
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