PatnaNDA, which returned to power by winning 202 seats in Bihar Assembly elections, has completely changed the balance of politics in Bihar, The direct impact of this majority is going to be visible on the Rajya Sabha elections to be held in April 2026, where five seats will be vacant from Bihar, To win a Rajya Sabha seat, support of at least 41 MLAs is required and according to the current numbers, NDA can win all the five seats, On the contrary, the situation has become such for the grand alliance led by Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress that it seems very difficult for them to get even a single seat,
All five Rajya Sabha seats in NDA’s bag?
Let us tell you that the discussion of names for the 5 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April 2026 has intensified. There are total 16 Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar and currently RJD has 5 members. But, this time the situation is reversed because due to the strong position of NDA, all the seats can go to their account in the coming elections. To win a seat, support of at least 41 MLAs is required and NDA’s numbers make it easy. In the Bihar Assembly elections, NDA won 202 seats and got a huge majority, due to which the chances of the Grand Alliance getting even a single Rajya Sabha seat are slim to none.
Strategy to stop Grand Alliance at zero
NDA has made it clear that not a single seat will be allowed to go to the Grand Alliance in the April 2026 elections. NDA’s position has been strengthened by the results of the assembly elections, where BJP, JDU and other allies formed the government. According to sources, JDU may get 2 seats, BJP 2 and LJP (Ram Vilas) 1 seat. Chirag Paswan may have to convince his allies, but with the unity of NDA it seems possible. The fact is that NDA’s victory in the recent elections has further weakened the RJD in the Rajya Sabha, where their seats may go down to zero by 2030.
Churning in BJP, Nitin Naveen’s ticket decided?
It is almost certain that BJP’s National Working President Nitin Naveen will go to Rajya Sabha. Apart from this, discussion is also intense on other names like Pawan Singh. Party sources say that after the victory in the assembly elections, there is a plan to send new faces to the upper house. A mix of experienced and young leaders can be seen on 2 seats of BJP which will strengthen the national strategy of NDA.
JDU’s preparation, decision on 2 seats soon
Political twist possible in Bihar
Although the situation seems clear with the victory of NDA, any strategic move by the Grand Alliance can bring a twist. The weak position of RJD and Congress will reduce their Rajya Sabha representation, but there is discussion in political circles that the internal equations of NDA can also affect it. Everyone’s eyes are on the final list of names by April 2026.
