Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: NDA-RJD Contest and Nishant Kumar's Possible Candidacy

Bihar is preparing for Rajya Sabha elections on March 16, with five seats up for grabs. The ruling NDA, holding 202 MLAs, aims to secure four seats, but the RJD's entry challenges their bid for all five. Speculation surrounds JD(U) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, as a potential candidate amid growing calls for his political debut. Key incumbents include NDA's Harivansh Narayan Singh, Ram Nath Thakur, and Upendra Kushwaha, with nominations closing on March 5.