Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 18 (ANI): As the voting for Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand began on Thursday, National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-backed candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday expressed confidence of winning, asserting that he has full faith in all MLAs.
Speaking to reporters, Nathwani said, "I am very confident...I have faith in all MLAs; if given a chance to do so, I will definitely serve Jharkhand."
When asked if he has Congress MLAs' support, he added, "I have everyone's support."
Nathwani earlier reached the state assembly in Jharkhand's Ranchi as elections for two Rajya Sabha seats in the state have commenced.
Polling in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly began at 9 am and will continue till 4 pm, while the counting of votes will commence at 5 pm. The results will be declared thereafter.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence that National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-supported independent candidate Parimal Nathwani would win with a "large majority."
Speaking to ANI, the BJP spokesperson said, "We are confident that our NDA-supported independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, will win with a large majority... People will vote for him based on his work and the Prime Minister's policies for public welfare."
Launching a sharp attack on Congress in the state, he added that the opposition party called Nathwani all sorts of things and used offensive language, and the act was "extremely regrettable".
"Secondly, the Congress is calling him all sorts of things and using offensive language. This is extremely regrettable. Those who are objecting to us today sent Vijay Mallya with the support of the JDS. All sections of society should be represented," he added.
Voting for two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand started, with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)'s Baidyanath Ram, Congress candidate Pranav Jha, and Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the fray.
The BJP is supporting Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani in the election.
BJP-supported independent candidate Parimal Nathwani filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand and said he will seek votes on the basis of the work he has done.
Nathwani's candidature has made the Rajya Sabha contest in the state interesting as there are now three candidates for two seats in the state.
The ruling JMM and Congress, which is an ally in the ruling coalition in the state, have fielded a candidate each, reaching a seat-sharing pact.JMM candidate Baidyanath Ram and Congress candidate Pranav Jha have filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha polls. (ANI)
