The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday revealed its candidates for the pivotal Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, selecting its regional president Sat Pal Sharma as a key contender. With elections slated for October 24, the BJP aims to create a formidable opposition against the National Conference-Congress coalition.
Joining Sharma are candidates Ghulam Mohammed Mir and Rakesh Mahajan, forming a strategic trio aiming to secure a foothold in the Union Territory. The Election Commission has already released multiple notifications concerning the October elections, setting the stage for a significant political showdown.
The assembly power dynamics currently favor the National Conference-Congress alliance in three seats, with the BJP holding potential in one. The BJP's strategy i