Union min Ravneet Bittu, Smriti Irani probables for lone Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan

The BJP considered Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and former minister Smriti Irani for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan. Bittu, the minister of state for Railways, is seen as a strong candidate due to his proximity to Punjab. Speculation also included local leaders like Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar. The final decision awaited a central leadership announcement.