BJP Nominates Rajib Bhattacharya for Rajya Sabha

Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya has been nominated as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election, following a meeting in Delhi where nine candidates were announced across four states. Bhattacharya expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other party leaders for his nomination, emphasizing his commitment to the BJP and development in Tripura. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has nominated former MLA Sudhan Das, a prominent Dalit leader, for the same election, scheduled for September 3, 2024. Bhattacharya, who has a background in organizational roles within the BJP, previously contested the 2023 assembly elections but lost. Additionally, discussions within the BJP suggest potential changes in state leadership following the by-elections, with former Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik also being considered for a Rajya Sabha nomination. This election is seen as a significant political event in Tripura as both parties aim to strengthen their positions ahead of future polls.