New Delhi, June 18 -- The suspense surrounding the Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand concluded on Thursday with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate Baidyanath Ram and NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani emerging victorious.

The results of the high-stakes poll for the two vacant seats in the Upper House have sparked intense political debate regarding the internal unity of the ruling INDIA bloc, as the Congress candidate, Pranav Jha, faced a defeat despite the alliance holding a clear numerical majority in the 81-member state assembly.

The voting process, conducted amid tight security, saw 100% participation from all 81 legislators. Three candidates were in the fray: JMM's Baidyanath Ram, Congress nominee Pranav Jha, and...