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In blow to Congress, Jharkhand cross-voting hands NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani Rajya Sabha seat
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In blow to Congress, Jharkhand cross-voting hands NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani Rajya Sabha seat

Times of India · Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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NDA-backed Independent Parimal Nathwani secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, defeating Congress's candidate and exposing INDIA bloc divisions. Meanwhile, the ZPM comfortably won Mizoram's lone Upper House seat. Contests in MP, Karnataka, and Rajasthan concluded unopposed with BJP and Congress

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