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BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates for five states, drops Bittu and Kurian

BJP announced its Rajya Sabha candidate list on Thursday, leaving out Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian. Their terms in Upper House conclude on June 21, and Mr. Bittu is likely to shift his attention to Punjab assembly polls.

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Jun 4, 2026 · 1 min read
BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates for five states, drops Bittu and Kurian

Key Takeaways

  • •The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across five States.
  • •The list notably excluded Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, whose terms in the Upper House conclude on June 21.
  • •Mr. Bittu currently represents Rajasthan in the Rajya Sabha, while Mr. Kurian is a member from Madhya Pradesh.
  • •Mr. Bittu is expected to shift his focus to Punjab, which is slated for assembly polls early next year.

Big shake-up coming for BJP in Rajya Sabha. Candidate list out Thursday,June 4,2026. Two current federal ministers missing.

Ravneet Singh Bittu,George Kurian,both left off BJP's slate for upcoming Council of States elections across five states. Their terms in Upper Chamber end June 21.

Mr. Bittu now represents Rajasthan in Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, Mr. Kurian hails from Madhya Pradesh. Signs point to Bittu shifting focus to Punjab politics as state gears up for assembly elections early next year.

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