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Upendra Kushwaha NDA Fifth Rajya Sabha Candidate Files Nomination

Khazavali — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0000

Upendra Kushwaha NDA fifth Rajya Sabha candidate filed his nomination in Patna along with senior NDA leaders. Upendra Kushwaha NDA fifth Rajya Sabha candidate joined other alliance nominees as they prepared for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar.

The National Democratic Alliance has fielded Kushwaha as its fifth candidate for the Upper House. He submitted his papers with BJP leader Nitin Nabin and other alliance representatives. Senior party leaders and supporters were present during the nomination process.

The NDA aims to win all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar. The alliance feels confident because of its strong numbers in the state assembly. However, the fifth seat may see close competition if opposition parties unite.

Political observers say Kushwaha’s entry adds strength to the NDA’s strategy in Bihar. The Rajya Sabha elections will take place later this month if voting becomes necessary.

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Tejashwi Yadav Files Nomination from Raghopur

Khazavali — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:25:14 +0000

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination papers for the Raghopur seat, marking a key moment in the Bihar election campaign. He was joined by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, mother Rabri Devi, and sister Misa Bharti at the Hajipur Collectorate. Tejashwi, who earlier won the seat in 2015 and 2020, drew large crowds of supporters.

Party leaders say Tejashwi Yadav will hold around 15 rallies daily across Bihar. As the face of the Grand Alliance, he remains the most popular figure in the opposition camp. His campaign aims to cover as many constituencies as possible to boost the RJD and its allies.

However, seat sharing within the Grand Alliance is still unresolved. While Congress seeks more than 60 seats, RJD is ready to part with 55. Despite the dispute, alliance members have begun distributing symbols to candidates.

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ECI Orders Pre-Certification for Political Ads

Anil Vanna — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:16:56 +0000

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed all political parties and candidates to get pre-certification from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) before releasing political ads. This applies to electronic media, including social media, to ensure transparency and accountability.

The order follows the Bihar Assembly elections schedule and bye-elections in eight constituencies across six states and Jammu & Kashmir. MCMCs have been set up at district and state levels to supervise the pre-certification process according to ECI guidelines.

Political parties and candidates cannot release ads on any internet-based media without MCMC approval. The committee will monitor paid news cases and act where necessary. Candidates must provide verified social media account details during nomination.

The ECI also instructed parties to submit detailed expenditure statements within 75 days of elections. This includes payments to internet companies, content creation, and social media operational costs. The move aligns with Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Supreme Court directions.

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