Rajya Sabha Election LIVE Updates: BJP Short of 5 Votes in Karnataka

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The BJP is confident of shoring up its numbers in the Rajya Sabha, but two seats — in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka — have emerged as the prestige battles for the party. In Uttar Pradesh, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sure to bag eight seats, but opposition parties may unite to prevent the saffron party from bagging the ninth seat. In Karnataka, the BJP is five votes short to ensure a victory for businessman Rajeev Chandrasekhar, but state unit president BS Yeddyurappa says he will win with 50 votes. Voting is being held for 25 of the 58 Rajya Sabha seats that will fall vacant this April. However, 33 candidates have already been elected unopposed. Though the ruling BJP is already the single-largest party in the Upper House, it would be gunning to increase its seat count and boost party morale ahead of crucial state and Lok Sabha elections. Overall, the BJP is in pole position with 15 Chief Ministers and coalitions in 21 states. The party plans to make full use of its overwhelming numbers in the polls.