Bihar Prepares for Rajya Sabha Elections Amid Candidate and Seat Sharing Discussions

Bihar is set to elect five Rajya Sabha members to replace retiring MPs on April 9, with key parties deliberating candidate choices. The RJD considers re-nominating incumbents or selecting candidates from OBC or Muslim communities, including Hina Shahab, to consolidate opposition support. Meanwhile, Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Manjhi demands a Rajya Sabha seat for his party within the NDA, amid BJP's reported reluctance to allocate seats to allies. Election nominations close March 5, with polls on March 16.