BJP announces nine nominees for biennial Rajya Sabha polls; party president Nabin nominated from Bihar

At least three states — Maharashtra, Bihar and Odisha — are likely to see a contest.

From Bihar, where five seats are falling vacant, the BJP nominated party chief Nitin Nabin and state leader Shivesh Kumar. Separately, a Janata Dal (United) minister said that chief minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, was set to enter politics

“He will be given a bigger responsibility in the party. What responsibility he is going to get will be decided in a day or two,” said minister Sharwan Kumar. Asked if Nishant can be sent to the Rajya Sabha, Kumar said, “Anything can happen.”

Thursday is the last date of filing nominations for the March 16 elections.