BJP's Surya Kumar Sharma Set for Unopposed Election to Bihar Legislative Council
BJP’s Sharma files niomination for MLC bypoll, likely to get elected unopposed
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Surya Kumar Sharma, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), filed his nomination for the Bihar Legislative Council by-election scheduled for May 12. With no opposition candidates contesting, his election is expected to be unopposed, solidifying the NDA's dominance in the state assembly.
- 01Surya Kumar Sharma is the sole candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council by-election.
- 02The election is scheduled for May 12, with the last date for withdrawal on May 4.
- 03No opposition candidates have been fielded for the seat, ensuring Sharma's unopposed election.
- 04The seat became vacant after former health minister Mangal Pandey was elected in the 2025 assembly polls.
- 05Deepak Prakash, son of RLM chief Uprendra Kushwaha, may still join the cabinet despite not being the NDA candidate.
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Surya Kumar Sharma, also known as Arvind Sharma, has filed his nomination for the by-election to the Bihar Legislative Council, set for May 12. The seat became vacant following the election of former health minister Mangal Pandey in the 2025 assembly polls. With no opposition candidates contesting, Sharma's election is expected to be unopposed, confirming the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) stronghold in the state assembly. Sharma's nomination was supported by key NDA leaders, including Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 4, with scrutiny scheduled for May 2. Additionally, speculation around Deepak Prakash, son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Uprendra Kushwaha, being a candidate for the NDA has ended, although insiders suggest he may still secure a cabinet position in the upcoming expansion of the Samrat Choudhary-led government.
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Sharma's unopposed election reinforces the NDA's majority in the Bihar Legislative Council, which could influence future policy decisions and governance in the state.
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