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Rajya Sabha from Western UP: Jat, Gurjar, or Woman Face? Why Sanjeev Balyan's Name is Discussed.
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News18•23-09-2026, 13:03
Rajya Sabha from Western UP: Jat, Gurjar, or Woman Face? Why Sanjeev Balyan's Name is Discussed.
- •Election dates for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh announced; voting and counting on October 16.
- •Former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan's name leads from Western UP, aiming to strengthen Jat support.
- •BJP considers Jat, Gurjar, backward castes, and women faces with an eye on the 2027 elections.
- •Party also focuses on reducing dependence on RLD and strengthening its own Jat leadership.
- •Discussions include Brahmin, Dalit, and other OBC faces, along with women candidates like Smriti Irani.
Key Questions Answered
The Election Commission announced that the notification will be issued on September 29, with the last date for filing nominations on October 6 and scrutiny on October 7. Voting will take place on October 16, with counting starting at 5 PM, and the election process will conclude on October 19, 2026.
Sanjeev Balyan's name is leading due to the social fabric of Western UP, as the party aims to strengthen its hold and consolidate support among the Jat community despite his defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In Uttar Pradesh, a total of 37 MLA votes are required to successfully elect one member to the Rajya Sabha.
