A candidate requires at least 28 first-preference votes to win, while the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance only has 24 MLAs.

NDA MLAs are relocated to a hotel in Ranchi ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, strategizing for upcoming elections amid tough competition.

The Jharkhand NDA legislators will stay at the hotel for 48 hours and will only head back after casting votes for the June 18 Rajya Sabha polls, a leader said. | India News