Today biennial elections are underway for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states. Maharashtra 7, Tamil Nadu 6, West Bengal 5, Bihar 5, Odisha 4, Assam 3, Chhattisgarh 2, Haryana 2, Telangana 2, and Himachal Pradesh 1.

Of these, 26 candidates have already been elected unopposed in seven states, including prominent figures like Sharad Pawar (NCP-SP), Ramdas Athawale (RPI-A), Tambidurai, Babul Supriyo, Vinod Tawde, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and others BJP secured 7, Congress 5, TMC 4, DMK 3, etc.

Voting is taking place only for the remaining 11 seats, concentrated in Bihar 5, Odisha 4, and Haryana 2. Polling runs from 9 AM to 4 PM IST, with vote counting starting at 5 PM and results expected by tonight.

The BJP-led NDA, currently with 134 members in Rajya Sabha vs INDIA bloc's 80, is expected to strengthen its position further, as it holds power in six of the poll-bound states.Fashion2wear Women's Georgette Floral Digital Print Short Sleeve Full-Length Fit & Flare Long Gown Dress for Girls (LN-X9TQ-MN1D)

Bihar: 5 seats 4 NDA wins Nitish Kumar & Ramnath Thakur - JDU Nitin Nabin & Shivesh Kumar - BJP appear certain. Tight fight for the 5th seat between NDA's Upendra Kushwaha RLM and Opposition's AD Singh RJD, with cross-voting fears and AIMIM's support to RJD. also read: Man Intervening in Couple’s Quarrel Hacked to Death at Buddha Circle

Odisha: 4 seats BJP 2 and BJD 1 wins likely assured. Intense battle for the 4th seat amid horse-trading allegations and cross-voting concerns BJP accused of backing an Independent.

Haryana: 2 seats; expected NDA advantage with minimal contest reported. also read: Now BJP officially declares Mamata’s outcast, PM roars in Kolkata, West Bengal

Overall, NDA is poised for gains, though 4-6 seats remain competitive due to potential cross-voting and poaching allegations. also read:Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi mocks at US taking U turn on Russian oil