The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party released its latest nominee list today as BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates for critical upcoming parliamentary seats. The official party declaration fields former actor Koel Mallick, also known legally as Rukmini Mallick, for the West Bengal parliamentary seat while naming Dinesh Arya as the party candidate representing Uttarakhand.

The selection of candidate Koel Mallick in West Bengal addresses a vacant parliamentary seat created after her resignation and subsequent transition to the party. In Uttarakhand, party leadership selected Dinesh Arya to maintain strong regional leadership as sitting member Naresh Bansal concludes his official parliamentary term in November.

When Will Voting Take Place for These Rajya Sabha Seats?

Officials confirmed that polling for Rajya Sabha seats across the contested states will take place on October 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Electoral authorities will begin counting votes later that evening to determine the final results. Officials said established procedures will guide polling, counting, verification, and result declarations, ensuring the electoral process follows the announced schedule and applicable rules.

Securing parliamentary representation from West Bengal and Uttarakhand allows the party leadership to reinforce legislative voting power during critical upcoming sessions. Party officials expect both candidates to mobilize regional support effectively while upholding core party policies across parliamentary debates.