In Kolkata, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for 2026. Notable candidates include Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy, and Koel Mallick. Meanwhile, Rahul Sinha submitted his nomination for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reinforcing the party’s solidarity ahead of the March 16 elections.