NEW DELHI — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its official slate of eight candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha, finalizing its selections following approvals from the party’s Central Election Committee.
The announced nominees include:
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Dharampal Singh
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Radhakant Ojha
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Prakash Pal
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Vidyasagar Sonkar
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Gopi Krishna Pandey
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Priyanka Singh Rawat
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Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan
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Shruti Gangwar
The selections balance key regional and caste equations across Uttar Pradesh, representing an infusion of organizational workers alongside experienced state leaders as the party looks to maximize its representation in the Upper House of Parliament. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled to be held on October 16.
