India, March 3 -- Ending speculation over its candidates for the ensuing Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Central Election Committee has approved the names of two candidates from the state. The committee has also cleared the list of candidates for Rajya Sabha polls in five other states.

Discover more Regional artisan crafts Blog Content Access Exclusive Odisha Stories According to a press release issued by the BJP, the party has nominated Sujeet Kumar and Manmohan Samal as its candidates for election to the Upper House of Parliament.

Sujeet Kumar is currently a Member of the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha. He joined the BJP in September 2024 after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Following hi...