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Parimal Nathwani Wins Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Seat Amidst Cross-Voting
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 02:02 PM
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NDA-backed candidate Parimal Nathwani has secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, defeating Congress candidate Pranav Jha. The outcome is seen as a setback for the Congress party following reports of cross-voting by INDIA bloc legislators.
Parimal Nathwani, an independent candidate backed by the NDA, has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand. The election saw a significant turn of events with reports of cross-voting from members of the INDIA bloc, impacting the final result.
Nathwani's victory came against Congress candidate Pranav Jha, who was the INDIA bloc's nominee. The primary contest was understood to be between these two candidates, making Nathwani's win a notable development.
The outcome is being interpreted as a setback for the Congress party and the INDIA alliance in the state, highlighting potential internal challenges within the coalition.
Nathwani's victory came against Congress candidate Pranav Jha, who was the INDIA bloc's nominee. The primary contest was understood to be between these two candidates, making Nathwani's win a notable development.
The outcome is being interpreted as a setback for the Congress party and the INDIA alliance in the state, highlighting potential internal challenges within the coalition.