BJP announced 11 candidates for Rajya Sabha elections, new and experienced faces got a chance in many states.

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 5, 2026

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party has released the list of its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The party has fielded a total of 11 leaders from different states. In this list, along with the leaders playing active role in the organization, some new faces have also been given opportunity. The party has tried to strike a regional and organizational balance in the selection of candidates.

Tarun Chugh becomes candidate from Madhya Pradesh

BJP has made its National General Secretary Tarun Chugh its candidate for Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. The decision to send Tarun Chugh, who has been playing an active role in the organization for a long time, to the Upper House is considered important from the political point of view. Along with him, the party has also made Rajneesh Aggarwal a candidate. It is believed that both the leaders have received the award for their contribution to the organization.

This time in Rajasthan the party has adopted a different strategy. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has not been given the ticket. In their place, Dr. Alka Gurjar and senior leader Dr. Satish Poonia have been made candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections. This decision of the party is being considered as a step taken towards strengthening the organizational equations in Rajasthan.

The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party has given its approval to the following names for the biennial elections of Rajya Sabha to be held in various states and the by-elections of Odisha in 2026. pic.twitter.com/SNA6aMsDlC
— BJP (@BJP4India) June 4, 2026

Talking about other states, Tai Tagak has been made the candidate from Arunachal Pradesh. From Gujarat, the party has expressed confidence in four leaders, which include Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar and Jitendra Meghjibhai Kanjariya. Whereas A. from Manipur. Sharda Devi has been declared the candidate.

What do political experts believe?

Political experts believe that BJP’s position is very strong in the states from where these candidates have been fielded. In such a situation, the chances of victory of most of the candidates are considered strong. Through this list, on one hand the party has tried to honor experienced leaders, while on the other hand it has also taken care of regional representation and organizational balance.

After this announcement regarding Rajya Sabha elections, political activities have intensified in the respective states. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the election process and its final results.