BJP fields 8 candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls. UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, saying all regions are represented among 8 candidates. SP fielded only 2 candidates. Polling for 10 UP Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. BJP's eight candidates filed nominations at Vidhan Bhavan in CM Yogi's presence.