As the deadline for Rajya Sabha nominations dawned, BJP’s national helmsperson Nitin Nabin turned to spirituality first. Thursday morning saw him at Patna’s iconic Kali Mata, Mahavir, and Hanuman shrines, performing rituals before officially entering the fray as Bihar’s BJP candidate.
Post-prayers, Nabin shared his thoughts candidly with reporters. ‘The divine accompanies us through life’s every phase,’ he remarked. ‘This particular temple resonates deeply with my personal journey. Today feels like a fresh start, and we’re committed to executing the party’s directives.’
Detailing his invocations, he noted, ‘Darshan at Kali and Mahavir temples – drawing energy from the Mother Goddess, Shiva, and Hanuman. I’ve prayed for the fortitude to press forward with unwavering dedication.’
Nabin’s bond with Bihar shone through vividly. ‘This state and my homeland are irreplaceable in my story. True stature comes from firm foundations; only then does one flourish like a grand banyan.’
‘It’s my land, my duty to cultivate it endlessly,’ he continued passionately. ‘No matter where destiny leads, Bihar remains my anchor.’
Contextually, March 16 polling will decide successors for 37 retiring members from 10 states, their terms expiring next April. Nomination closure is today, with verification tomorrow, per the Election Commission’s February 18 notification.
BJP’s slate boasts strategic picks: alongside Nabin and Sivesh Kumar for Bihar, the party fields Teresh Gowala and Jogen Mohan in Assam, Lakshmi Verma in Chhattisgarh, Sanjay Bhatia in Haryana, Manmohan Samal and Sujit Kumar in Odisha, and Rahul Sinha in West Bengal.
This ritualistic prelude highlights Nabin’s grassroots connect amid intensifying Rajya Sabha contests, positioning BJP strongly in key battlegrounds.