The BJP has announced three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where four seats are currently vacant. The party’s nominees include Satpal Sharma, the BJP president of Jammu and Kashmir, Gulam Mohammad Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan. The elections are scheduled for October 24.
Among the three candidates, two are Hindu and one is Muslim. Satpal Sharma has been fielded from a ‘safe seat’ where the BJP enjoys a significant advantage in terms of legislative assembly members, making his victory highly likely. Gulam Mohammad Mir and Rakesh Mahajan have been nominated for the other seats.
Voting will take place from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the vote counting scheduled for 5 PM on the same day. This move by BJP is seen as a strategic step to reinforce its political presence in Jammu and Kashmir. The party aims to further consolidate its influence in the region amid a highly competitive electoral environment.
With the Rajya Sabha seats up for grabs, the upcoming election is expected to witness intense competition, highlighting the significance of BJP’s nominations in shaping the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.