Patna, March 5 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Syed Shahnawaz on Thursday said that the party leader Nitin Nabin will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Bihar today, calling it a matter of pride for the state.

"Today, BJP's national president Nitin Nabin will file his nomination. He is the pride of Bihar, and he is going to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar. This is a matter of joy for all of us," said Shahnawaz.

Earlier, Nitin Nabin on Thursday morning offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of filing his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

According to BJP President Sanjay Saraogi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also reported to participate in the nomination filing of newly elected BJP Presiden...