RJD’s Rajya Sabha tally to tumble to 0 amidst debacle in recent polls, while NDA might secure all seats!

The Rashtriya Janata Dal’s rout in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections has severely weakened its legislative base, jeopardising its Rajya Sabha presence. The party currently holds five seats in the Upper House, with members retiring in 2026, 2028, and 2030. Given the NDA’s decisive majority in the new assembly, it is poised to capture all upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancies from Bihar over the next five years. This shift will not only wipe out RJD’s representation in the Upper House but also bolster the NDA’s parliamentary strength, enabling it to push key bills and policy agendas with greater ease. For the RJD, the loss of Rajya Sabha seats means a diminished national voice and weakened leverage in alliance politics. By 2030, the party could fall to zero representation in the Upper House — a symbolic blow reflecting its steep political decline in Bihar and at the national stage.

Is the INDIA Bloc divided on the Joint Panel?

Lok Sabha Speaker has appointed Aparajita Sarangi as Chairperson of the 31-member panel JPC to examine three crucial pieces of legislation, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, and amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation and Union Territories Acts. As per sources, only Supriya Sule of NCP(Sharad Pawar)joined INDIA bloc.Leaders of the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party, and DMK have chosen to stay away. Mamata Banerjee reportedly called the Bills “an assault on the spirit of federalism” and urged partners to boycott the panel. From outside the NDA fold, Asaduddin Owaisi and Harsimrat Kaur Badal have been included, Sudha Murthy and Ujjwal Nikam nominated members in the Rajya Sabha also find place along with 10 other members. The committee will begin its deliberations later this month.