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News India Live, Digital Desk: After the Election Commission announced the dates for 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states, BJP has approved the names of its candidates. BJP’s Central Election Committee has announced 9 candidates for Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Odisha and West Bengal. The biggest name in this announcement is that of Nitin Nabin, who took command as the youngest national president of BJP in January 2026.1. Bihar: Entry of National President Nitin Nabin (Bihar Nominees) BJP has fielded two veterans for the vacant seats of Bihar: Nitin Nabin: Nitin Nabin, who has been a 5-time MLA from Patna’s Bankipur seat and a minister in the Bihar government, will now be active in central politics through the Upper House (Rajya Sabha). Shivesh Kumar: Bihar BJP’s strong organizational leader Shivesh Kumar has also been given the Rajya Sabha ticket. He comes from Sasaram area and is considered a dedicated worker of the party.2. Assam: Synergy of tea gardens and organization (Assam Candidates) In Assam, BJP has tried to solve the regional equations by electing two experienced faces: Terash Gowalla: Former MLA from Doomduma, Gwalla represents the tea garden community, which plays a decisive role in the politics of Assam. Jogen Mohan: Minister in the Assam government and MLA from Mahmora, the party has sent Jogen Mohan to the Rajya Sabha for his organizational work. Has given a reward of Rs.3. Prominent candidates from other states: BJP has also announced names for other important states: Haryana: Sanjay Bhatia. West Bengal: Rahul Sinha – former president of Bengal BJP. Chhattisgarh: Laxmi Verma. Odisha: Manmohan Samal (State President) and Sujit Kumar. 4. Complete schedule of Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 (Election Dates) According to the Election Commission, the voting process on these seats will be completed by mid-March: Last date of nomination: 5 March 2026 Scrutiny of nomination: 6 March 2026 Last date of withdrawal of nomination: 9 March 2026 Voting: 16 March 2026 (9 am to 4 pm) Result: Counting of votes will start from 5 pm on March 16.5. Equalization of seats and tenure (Vacancies) These elections are being held to fill those seats whose tenure is ending in April 2026. In Bihar, where the tenure of RJD’s Prem Chandra Gupta and Amarendra Dhari Singh is coming to an end, BJP is trying to increase its lead on these seats.