NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially declared its three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections scheduled for December 20, 2024. This strategic move underscores the party’s efforts to maintain its legislative majority by consolidating key positions in the Rajya Sabha ahead of critical parliamentary decisions.
The three nominees include:
- Rekha Sharma – Former Chief of the National Commission for Women (NCW), representing Haryana.
- Ryaga Krishnaiah – A former member of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) from Andhra Pradesh.
- Sujeet Kumar – An ex-member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from Odisha.
Rekha Sharma’s nomination follows the recent resignation of BJP leader Krishan Lal Panwar, who vacated his Rajya Sabha seat after assuming a role in the Haryana state assembly. Meanwhile, Ryaga Krishnaiah switched allegiances from the YSRCP to BJP amid political shifts in Andhra Pradesh. Similarly, Sujeet Kumar’s political journey saw him resigning from his BJD seat before being expelled, making his nomination a strategic addition for BJP’s goals.
This nomination signals BJP’s focus on filling these three vacancies while strengthening alliances ahead of the bypolls. The party aims to counter opposition challenges by introducing experienced and strategic candidates capable of navigating these political shifts.
The stakes remain high as these candidates are expected to face strong competition in their respective constituencies. BJP’s proactive candidate strategy highlights its commitment to maintaining its legislative dominance and addressing political realignments.
Source: Web Team, C6N