India, Feb. 18 -- The announcement of the names of candidates by the BJP, for the Rajya Sabha has made it clear that half a dozen ministers and some big leaders will contest the Lok Sabha elections. However, this also indicates that some Rajya Sabha members will not be repeated. It will be interesting to see who is fielded from where for the Lok Sabha elections. The way leaders from other parties are joining the BJP, they are likely to be accommodated in the Lok Sabha. Looking at BJP's strategy, it seems that many faces from the opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha may be seen in the camp of the ruling BJP.

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