J&K: BJP names 3 candidates for Rajya Sabha election; Click for details…

BJP has announced its candidates for the Jammu & Kashmir Rajya Sabha elections. How will this move reshape the political landscape in the Union Territory? Read the article given below to know the full details.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht
Updated : 12 October 2025, 11:15 AM IST
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Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its official list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir. The party has nominated its Jammu and Kashmir unit president Sat Pal Sharma along with 2 others, for the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats.

Voting for the Union Territory’s Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 24. The two other candidates are Ghulam Mohammed Mir and Rakesh Mahajan. The Election Commission has issued three separate notifications for the elections to four seats.

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The announcement is seen as part of BJP’s broader electoral strategy in the Union Territory, aimed at consolidating its position and influence in the upper house of Parliament. Political observers note that the selection of these three candidates reflects the party’s effort to balance regional representation and political experience.

Key details of the nominees

Sat Pal Sharma, a seasoned politician and the current BJP president in Jammu and Kashmir, brings a mix of political experience and organizational leadership to the party’s Rajya Sabha line-up.

Ghulam Mohammed Mir, another candidate, is expected to appeal to certain regional voter segments, while Rakesh Mahajan’s nomination reflects the party’s effort to balance representation across different areas of the Union Territory.

Political analysts note that the BJP’s candidate selection appears to be a carefully calculated approach to consolidate its position in the Rajya Sabha. By nominating experienced leaders alongside those with regional influence, the party aims to ensure both stability and wider appeal in the upcoming elections.

Strategic Implications for BJP

The announcement is also seen as an attempt by the BJP to maintain momentum in the region following its recent organizational initiatives and outreach programs. With four Rajya Sabha seats at stake, the party’s selection reflects an emphasis on candidates who can contribute to legislative work while representing the political and social diversity of Jammu & Kashmir.

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The Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir are being closely watched by political parties across the country, as the outcome could influence the composition and strength of various parties in the upper house of Parliament. Observers believe that the BJP’s careful candidate selection signals the party’s intent to secure its position and exert greater influence in national legislative processes.

As the election date approaches, all eyes will remain on the Union Territory, with political parties gearing up for what promises to be a closely contested poll for the Rajya Sabha seats.

Location : 
  • Srinagar

Published : 
  • 12 October 2025, 11:15 AM IST

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