The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial and bye elections, finalising its line-up across several states in a move aimed at consolidating its strength in the Upper House of Parliament.

The party has nominated Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh, while Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar, and Jitendra Meghjibhai Kanzariya have been fielded from Gujarat.

From Madhya Pradesh, BJP has placed its trust in senior party leader Tarun Chugh along with Rajneesh Agrawal. In Manipur, A. Sharda Devi has been named the party’s candidate.

For Rajasthan, the BJP has nominated prominent leaders Satish Poonia and Dr. Alka Gurjar, while Debashish Samantaray has been declared the party’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha.

The announcement marks the BJP’s strategic push ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with the party banking on a mix of experienced leaders and regional representation to further strengthen its position in Parliament’s Upper House.

Key BJP Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections 2026

• Arunachal Pradesh: Tai Tagak
• Gujarat: Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar, Jitendra Meghjibhai Kanzariya
• Madhya Pradesh: Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agrawal
• Manipur: A. Sharda Devi
• Rajasthan: Satish Poonia, Dr. Alka Gurjar
• Odisha (By-election): Debashish Samantaray

Political observers view the nominations as a carefully calibrated move by the BJP to reinforce its parliamentary presence while rewarding key organisational leaders and strengthening regional representation ahead of crucial legislative battles.