BJP's Devyani Rana files for Nagrota bypoll, vowing to honor her father’s legacy.

BJP candidate Devyani Rana, daughter of late MLA Devender Singh Rana, filed her nomination for the Nagrota Assembly bypoll on October 18, 2025, vowing to fulfill her father’s legacy of service and inclusivity. She faces competition from JKNPP-I leader Harsh Dev Singh and an independent candidate in Budgam. The bypolls are set for November 11, with vote counting on November 14. The BJP confirmed Devyani’s candidacy despite internal dissent, with party leaders emphasizing development and transparency under Prime Minister Modi. The National Conference has offered the Nagrota seat to the Congress, which will field a candidate backed by the NC.