Arun Jaitley likely to get Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh
The BJP is all set to be the biggest gainer in elections for Rajya Sabha membership. It will win eight out of 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh while the Samajwadi Party would get only one. The party may field Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely from Uttar Pradesh instead of Gujarat for another Rajya Sabha term.
Opposition unity would be put to test for the tenth seat as neither the BSP nor the Congress have adequate numbers to sail though without the support from other parties. This may pave the way for horse-trading, not uncommon in the state during Rajya Sabha elections, when polling is held on March 23.
Elections for 10 Rajya Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh, retiring in April, will be held on March 23. With 311 members (325 with allies) in UP Assembly, BJP and allies will be a clear winner on eight seats, seven more than the last time. A candidate will require a minimum of 37 votes to win.
The Samajwadi Party, which had managed to send six party leaders to Rajya Sabha, including Jaya Bachchan, Kironmoy Nanda, Naresh Agrawal, will face tough task ahead in deciding the name of the candidate as it could send only …read more
