Seth needs eight extra votes from outside the BJP to emerge as winner and the support of allies like the Nishad Party is crucial. The Rajya Sabha MPs are elected by a system of proportional representation, according to which each candidate in UP will require at least 37 votes to win. Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: Fear of Cross Voting Looms Large Over BJP and Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
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The announcement comes close on the heels of his resignation from Samajwadi Party membership and from the MLC post. Maurya had resigned as the Samajwadi Partys national general secretary on February 13.