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NDA looks to boost leverage and reshape leadership dynamics
The Morning Standard
|March 15, 2026
AS elections approach for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16, the ruling National Democratic Alliance is positioned to expand its influence in the Upper House, cashing in on shifts in state-level politics over the past year.
Beyond routine vacancies, the contest offers the NDA a chance to consolidate its already comfortable numbers and shape leadership dynamics in key states.Currently, the Bharatiya Janata Party holds 103 seats, while the NDA’s combined tally stands at 133 in the 245-member chamber. Party sources suggest the alliance could secure 21-22 of the 37 seats, potentially pushing its strength closer to 140, a mark that would reinforce its leverage for the remainder of the term.
37 seats up for grabs
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