GENERAL29 Sept 2026
UP Rajya Sabha polls: Smriti Irani, Kumar Vishwas likely BJP picks; Varun Gandhi, Hardeep Puri also in the mix | Mint
The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit has sent a panel of 25 names to its central leadership for the 16 October Rajya Sabha election to 10 vacant seats. Smriti Irani, Harish Dwivedi, Hardeep Singh Puri and Kumar Vishwas are being discussed. With 256 MLAs, plus allies taking it to 289, the BJP is placed strongly for about seven seats. Watch the final list.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Uttar Pradesh BJP has sent a panel of 25 names to the party's central leadership for the 16 October Rajya Sabha elections to 10 seats falling vacant from the state.
- Smriti Irani, Harish Dwivedi, Hardeep Singh Puri and Kumar Vishwas are among the names being discussed, along with Varun Gandhi and Satyapal Singh.
- The BJP has 256 MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, and with its NDA allies its strength rises to 289, giving the alliance a strong base for seven seats.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:This is a political development, so no tax or compliance step is needed from you right now. If you follow policy shifts, simply keep an eye on the final candidate list after the 16 October vote.
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