Nitish Kumar's close aide Sanjay Jha is JD(U)'s choice as RS candidate

Janata Dal (United) - JD(U) National General Secretary Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is a close ally of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is the party's choice as a candidate for biennial Rajya Sabha polls, the sources confirmed on Tuesday. 

 

However, the party has not made any official announcement yet. 

 

Jha, who is currently a member of the state legislative council, will be sent to the Upper House of Parliament, the party sources said, adding that a formal announcement will be made soon. 

 

February 15 is the last date for filing nomination papers for six seats in Bihar. The ruling NDA comprising the JD(U) and the BJP, is contesting three.

 

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP has named state women's wing chief Dharmshila Gupta and state vice president Bhim Singh as its candidates from the state.

 

The remaining three seats are likely to be contested by 'Mahagathbandhan' which contains the RJD, Congress, and three Left parties.