BJP Widens Gap With Congress by Gaining 11 Seats in Rajya Sabha

In UP, the BJP swept the Rajya Sabha elections by winning 9 out of the 10 seats.

Vacancies Across 17 States to be Filled

The term of the office of 58 members of the Rajya Sabha from 16 states is due to expire on their retirement in April-May 2018. Apart from these vacancies, an additional vacancy in Kerala needs to be filled.

BJP National President Amit Shah Congratulates Victors from Party

Congratulations to all BJP candidates elected today to the Rajya Sabha from various states. I thank our allies for their continued support. I am sure these new members will use this opportunity to raise matters of public interest in the house under the able leadership of PM Modi.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 23, 2018

Congress Won One Seat in Jharkhand, and BJP Won Another

In Jharkhand, one seat went to Congress and one to BJP. The BJP's Sameer Uranv and Congress' Dheeraj Sahu won the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand, declared the Returning Officer.

Speaking to ANI, Sahu said that the elections were different this time around, as the party had deal with fake allegations and mud-slinging.

I want to thank all the people who prayed for my victory. This election was different from earlier elections. Everyday it was something or the other, and fake allegations were made against us, but in the end we won.

BJP Win 9 Seats in UP, 1 Seat Goes to SP's Jaya Bachchan

Nine out of ten Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh were won by the BJP while one seat was bagged by SP candidate Jaya Bachchan.

Addressing a press conference after the party’s victory, UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated the victors, calling it a ‘massive win’ for the state.

The BSP, meanwhile, has alleged sabotage by the BJP, accusing them of using “money power and state powers” in the voting process.

Congress Wins 3 RS Seats, BJP One in Karnataka

While the ruling Congress in Karnataka bagged three Rajya Sabha seats, the BJP could only win one in the biennial election.

Congress' Dr L Hanumanthaiah, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain and GC Chandrasekhar and the BJP's Rajeev Chandrashekar were declared elected by the returning officer.

It’s an important responsibility. We’ll take up debates and discussions very seriously. We’ll live up to expectation of national and state leadership. We’ll also live up to the expectations of people of state.

Naseer Hussain