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राज्य सभा चुनाव में खेल करने के प्रयास में हैं सपा अध्यक्ष अखिलेश यादव.
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News18•02-10-2026, 10:37
Rajya Sabha Elections: Akhilesh Yadav's Math for Third Candidate Win Without BJP Interference
  • •Samajwadi Party has intensified political activity by announcing a third candidate for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.
  • •Akhilesh Yadav needs 8 additional votes to secure his third candidate's victory, reportedly contacting MLAs from smaller parties.
  • •SP has 99 MLAs (including 2 Congress), leaving 25 votes after two candidates win, requiring 12 more for a third candidate.
  • •Akhilesh Yadav is rumored to be in contact with four SBSP MLAs from Om Prakash Rajbhar's party and two from Minister Sanjay Nishad's party.
  • •BJP may counter Akhilesh Yadav's strategy by preventing allied MLAs from defecting and fielding another influential candidate.
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Key Questions Answered

A candidate needs 37 MLA votes to win a Rajya Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, based on the current assembly strength and vacancy calculations.

Based on current assembly numbers, the BJP-led NDA is assured of winning eight seats, while the Samajwadi Party has the numbers to securely win two seats.

The Election Commission of India scheduled polling for the Rajya Sabha seats on October 16.

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