Rajya Sabha Election 2026 Outcomes Updates: The outcomes of the Rajya Sabha elections had been declared on Monday, with the BJP-led Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing key victories in Bihar and Odisha.
In Odisha, three candidates supported by the BJP — Manmohan Samal, Sujit Kumar and BJP-backed Impartial Dilip Ray — received three of the 4 seats. The remaining seat went to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Santrupt Misra.
The elections had been held after a 12-year hole, with 4 vacancies arising on April 2. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi known as the consequence as a “memorable day” for the state, praising legislators throughout events for supporting growth. Nevertheless, tensions had been reported within the Meeting, with BJD chief Naveen Patnaik accusing the BJP of “horse-trading” and alleged voting irregularities.
In Bihar, the NDA swept all 5 Rajya Sabha seats. Winners included Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur, BJP chief Shivesh Kumar and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha. The alliance enjoys a powerful majority within the 243-member Meeting. Opposition chief Tejashwi Yadav alleged misuse of administration and cash energy in the course of the polls.
In the meantime, counting in Haryana for 2 Rajya Sabha seats was delayed following complaints by each BJP and Congress over breaches of voting secrecy. Outcomes are awaited pending Election Fee clearance.












