2 seats, 3 candidates: Can INDIA bloc hold its flock together for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand?

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The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand are expected to be closely contested between the INDIA bloc and BJP. The INDIA bloc leads with 56 MLAs aiming for two seats, but BJP supports an independent candidate to induce cross-voting, potentially undermining group cohesion.

The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand are shaping up to be a nail-biter. The INDIA bloc, boasting 56 MLAs, appears to have the upper hand with a potential for two seats, but the BJP, rallying behind an independent candidate, is poised to sow discord through cross-voting, reminiscent of previous electoral surprises in Bihar and Odisha.