India, March 5 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, on Thursday, filed their nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The two NDA leaders submitted their nominations in Patna in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit ShahWATCH: Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin file Rajya Sabha nominations from Bihar

In his first remarks after reports of his Rajya Sabha nomination, Nitish Kumar assured that his resolve to work for the state will remain steady, affirming "full cooperation and guidance" to the new government that will be formed.

With Nitish Kumar's nomination, the chief minister's seat will be vacated, and two names have emerged as the key contenders for the top post.

People familiar with the ...