Ranchi, June 19 -- BJP leaders on Friday congratulated NDA-backed independent Rajya Sabha candidate Parimal Nathwani after he secured victory in the biennial elections held for two Upper House seats from Jharkhand.

For the two Rajya Sabha seats, three candidates were in the fray. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) candidate Baidyanath Ram and NDA-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani emerged victorious, while Congress candidate Pranav Jha faced defeat in the contest.

The elections witnessed a close political contest between the ruling alliance and the opposition, with voting taking place amid intense lobbying by all sides.

Following his victory, Parimal Nathwani (Parimal Nathwani) expressed gratitude and reaffirmed...