India, Feb. 21 -- A total of 41 candidates, including JP Nadda, Sonia Gandhi, won unopposed in the latest Rajya Sabha polls. Remaining 15 seats, notably in UP and Karnataka, to witness contests. BJP's Nadda, Vaishnaw, Murugan elected unopposed. Speculation surrounds ministers contesting Lok Sabha polls. In Maharashtra, all six candidates secure seats. Notably, Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed in Rajasthan, marking her Rajya Sabha debut since 1999. JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha also nominated. Trinamool Congress and BJP secure wins in West Bengal. Dig Deeper

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