Patna: Political activity is rife in Bihar regarding the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections. Both the Grand Alliance and the NDA are constantly shifting strategies for the fifth seat. There was talk that RJD President Tejashwi Yadav might contest the Rajya Sabha elections himself, but a Grand Alliance source completely dismissed this discussion. The RJD source clarified that no such proposal came up in the RJD meeting, and Tejashwi will not contest the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections. He will continue to serve in his current role as Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly.
But now the question arises as to who will be the RJD’s candidate. The terms of two RJD Rajya Sabha MPs are about to expire, and both are close to Lalu Prasad Yadav. This time, the party will have to work hard to secure a seat despite the limited numbers of its Grand Alliance. According to sources, two names have emerged from within the RJD for the Rajya Sabha candidate. The first is AD Singh, also known as Amarendradhari Singh, from the Bhumihar community, who hails from Paliganj, Patna. The second is Premchand Gupta, who is considered very close to Lalu Prasad Yadav. Currently, according to reports and sources, Gupta appears to have a slight edge in this race. However, the nomination process is still pending, and the full picture will become clearer then.
The RJD is signaling its unwavering resolve in this Rajya Sabha election. Following Tejashwi Yadav’s decision not to contest, the party is now fully prepared to send one of its two close leaders to the Rajya Sabha with full force and strategy. This election will also prove to be a test of Bihar’s political complexities and the strength of the Grand Alliance. Thus, the crucial turning point for the RJD in the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections is whom Lalu Prasad Yadav chooses and whom he gives the Rajya Sabha ticket. Gupta appears to have the upper hand over Lalu Yadav this time, but the final outcome will only be clear after the nominations and voting. This entire process has made it clear that despite Tejashwi’s decision not to contest, the RJD is still strategically positioned and striving to send one of its close leaders to the Rajya Sabha.
