The NDA siege for Rajya Sabha elections has started in Bihar as the ruling alliance moves to secure all seats in the upcoming poll. Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) held a strategy meeting in Patna and asked all 202 alliance MLAs to stay in the capital until March 16.
The decision came during a meeting at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Senior leaders explained the voting process to legislators, especially first-time MLAs who will participate in the Rajya Sabha election. The NDA siege for Rajya Sabha elections aims to prevent cross-voting and ensure unity among alliance members.
Bihar has five Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, but six candidates are in the race. This situation has made voting necessary after several years.
The NDA currently has 202 MLAs in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, which gives the alliance a strong advantage. One candidate needs 41 votes to win a seat. While four seats appear secure for the NDA, the alliance hopes to capture the fifth seat as well.
