In Jharkhand, Sudivya Kumar, the Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, has urged the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to contest two Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming elections. Kumar stated that this demand reflects the wishes of the party's workers, but emphasized that the ultimate decision lies with Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Meanwhile, Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Yadav reaffirmed the unity of the INDIA alliance, stressing the importance of collaboration among secular forces during this critical time. The Congress party has also appointed senior leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Ajay Sharma as observers for the elections, which are scheduled for June 18. The party has announced a list of seven candidates, including Mallikarjun Kharge, nominated from Karnataka. Additionally, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 11 candidates as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Upper House. The Election Commission has issued notifications for the biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across ten states, with the nomination process underway and set to close on June 8.