BJP and NDA MLAs are casting votes in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections for two seats. The alliance is backing Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani against JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Congress’ Pranav Jha, expressing confidence in his victory.
BJP and NDA MLAs departed from a hotel in Ranchi for the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly to cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha elections. Voting for two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand started, with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)’s Baidyanath Ram, Congress candidate Pranav Jha, and Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the fray. The BJP is supporting Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the election.
Polling in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly began at 9 am and will continue till 4 pm, while the counting of votes will commence at 5 pm. The results will be declared thereafter.
BJP Explains Support for Independent Candidate
BJP State General Secretary Amar Kumar Bauri said Nathwani had approached the BJP state leadership seeking support, following which the NDA extended its backing to his candidature. “Parimal Nathwani had come to our state president seeking support. NDA has supported him. His tenure has been widely appreciated. He is on good terms with the MLAs and party in Jharkhand. For the progress of Jharkhand and strengthening NDA, Parimal Nathwani will win,” Bauri said.
NDA Leaders Confident of Win
On voting for Rajya Sabha election today in the state, LJP(RV) MLA Janardan Paswan says, “We are confident of our victory. We will win with a good margin. There is no confusion, NDA is united. There are no ifs and buts. Conscience of several MLAs will awaken today, you will see it at 5 pm today. We are winning.”
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo said, ” We are confident that our NDA-supported independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, will win with a large majority… People will vote for him based on his work and the Prime Minister’s policies for public welfare… Secondly, the Congress is calling him all sorts of things and using offensive language. This is extremely regrettable…. Those who are objecting to us today sent Vijay Mallya with the support of the JDS… All sections of society should be represented….” (ANI)
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