Smriti Irani, Hardeep Puri In Race? BJP Weighs Names For UP Rajya Sabha Seats
The BJP has stepped up discussions over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections for 10 seats from Uttar Pradesh. Although the elections are still some time away, discussions over potential candidates have already begun. With the BJP expected to win up to eight seats, the party faces a choice between giving another opportunity to existing faces and sending new leaders to Parliament. Names being discussed include former Union minister Smriti Irani, …
10 Articles
10 Articles
Varun Gandhi, Smriti Irani Among Names Discussed for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Polls | 🗳️ LatestLY
Political circles are abuzz with speculation that prominent leaders Varun Gandhi and Smriti Irani may return to Parliament via the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh next month. With upcoming biennial polls for 10 upper house seats scheduled for October 16, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively evaluating its candidate list ahead of formal announcements. 🗳️ Varun Gandhi, Smriti Irani Among Names Discussed for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha…
Smriti Irani, Hardeep Puri In Race? BJP Weighs Names For UP Rajya Sabha Seats
<p>The BJP has stepped up discussions over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections for 10 seats from Uttar Pradesh. Although the elections are still some time away, discussions over potential candidates have already begun. With the BJP expected to win up to eight seats, the party faces a choice between giving another opportunity to existing faces and sending new leaders to Parliament. Names being discussed include former Union minister Smriti Irani, …
The race for tickets has intensified within the BJP for the upcoming elections to the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP, which is certain to win eight seats, is likely to see the return of Union Ministers, as well as the arrival of newcomers like Smriti Irani and Harish Dwivedi, and the elimination of several sitting MPs.
UP Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Nominations begin for 10 seats. BJP is considering eight candidates, with Smriti Irani and Harish Dwivedi being discussed. Learn the full math.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium












