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Mallikarjun Kharge takes Rajya Sabha oath, reaffirms commitment to raise public issues

Mallikarjun Kharge takes Rajya Sabha oath, reaffirms commitment to raise public issues

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha after being re-elected to the Upper House from Karnataka, reaffirming his commitment to raising public issues and holding the government accountable in Parliament. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll results out: NDA-backed candidate wins after cross-voting, other seat goes to JMM

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll results out: NDA-backed candidate wins after cross-voting, other seat goes to JMM

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The results of elections to two Rajya Sabha seats are out. While one of them was won by an Independent backed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the other went to a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate. Ranchi, Jun 18 (ANI): BJP-backed candidate Parimal Nathwani at the Vidhan Sabha during the voting for Rajya Sabha election 2026, in Ranchi on Thursday. (ANI Photo) According to news agency PTI, the polls were marred by cross-voting. Parimal Nathwani, the independent candidate NDA backed defeated Congress’s Pranav Jha, and JMM candidate Baidyanath Ram was elected to the other seat. Cross-voting reports emerged after Nathwani polled 28 votes, despite the NDA’s tally in Jharkhand being only 24. Meanwhile, Congress’s Jha got only 20 votes. JMM candidate Ram received 30 votes in the election, while three votes — two from the BJP and one from the Congress — were found invalid, PTI reported, citing an official. Inside the poll math in Jharkhand The 24 tally of the NDA MLAs in the Jharkhand Assembly is divided as follows: 21 from the BJP …

Congress urges EC to reverse Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination rejection

Congress urges EC to reverse Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination rejection

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The Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party termed the order “egregious” and alleged it undermines democratic principles Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejected; party delegation to meet ECI

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejected; party delegation to meet ECI

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A dramatic day of political developments in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, that began with several Congress MLAs heading to the airport to leave for Bengaluru, ended with the nomination of Meenakshi Natarajan, the party candidate for one of three Rajya Sabha seats from the State, being rejected during scrutiny. This prompted top Congress leaders, led by its national general secretary K.C. Venugopal, to stage a sit-in outside the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s office in New Delhi.   The rejection came at a time when a batch of Congress MLAs was en route to Bengaluru amid fears of cross- voting in the polls, prompting the State leaders to ask them to return to Bhopal.  Ms. Natarajan accused the BJP of having “moved from vote theft to seat theft”. After Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejection, Congress delegation turns away by EC “It started when the BJP fielded a third candidate despite not having the adequate number of members, and we started to understand the kind of politics it is practising with democracy and the Constitution. What was …

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress to fly MP MLAs to Karnataka amid poaching fears

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress to fly MP MLAs to Karnataka amid poaching fears

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The Opposition Congress has chartered a plane to fly its lawmakers out of Madhya Pradesh in two batches on Tuesday amid fears of poaching ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded three candidates in the state, even as it needs the backing of nine additional assembly members to secure the third seat. The Congress has fielded Meenakshi Natarajan as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh. (X) The Congress lawmakers gathered at the residence of Umang Singhar, the leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, ahead of their departure to Congress-ruled Karnataka. The first flight is scheduled to depart at 2:30pm, followed by another in the evening. The Congress has, over the years, relied on DK Shivakumar, who took over as the Karnataka chief minister this month, to manage crises across states. Singhar insisted they were not forcing anyone to move to Karnataka and that it was voluntary. “If some lawmakers want to stay in Madhya Pradesh, they can. We have full faith in all …

Lingamaneni Ramesh files nomination papers as JSP candidate for Rajya Sabha polls

Lingamaneni Ramesh files nomination papers as JSP candidate for Rajya Sabha polls

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JSP candidate for Rajya Sabha elections Lingamaneni Ramesh. | Photo Credit: File Photo Lingamaneni Ramesh filed his nomination papers as Jana Sena Party (JSP) candidate for elections to the Rajya Sabha, at the Legislative Assembly on Saturday (June 6, 2026). He submitted his nomination papers to Returning Officer R. Vanita Rani. Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, MPs V. Balashowry and T. Uday Srinivas, MLC K. Nagababu, MLAs Nakka Ananda Babu, Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu, N. Eswara Rao, Prattipati Pulla Rao and Giddi Satyanarayana, JSP’s Whip in the Legislative Council P. Hariprasad, and others were present. Earlier in the day, Mr. Ramesh received the B-Form from Deputy Chief Minister and JSP president K. Pawan Kalyan at the party’s central office near Mangalagiri. Addressing the media after filing his nomination papers, Mr. Ramesh expressed his gratitude to Mr. Pawan Kalyan for trusting and giving him an opportunity to become a member of the Rajya Sabha. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for supporting him. Published – June …

Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, among 7 Congress Rajya Sabha nominees

Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, among 7 Congress Rajya Sabha nominees

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The Congress on Thursday announced its list of seven candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections, renominating party’s national chief Mallikarjun Kharge from Karnataka, with party functionaries aware of the matter saying that the selections underline loyalty factors, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s imprint, and a couple of fresh faces in the House of the Elders. Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, among 7 Congress Rajya Sabha nominees Gandhi loyalist Meenaakshi Natarajan, who had won the Mandsaur Lok Sabha seat—a difficult seat for the Congress—in 2009, and has been a key member in Gandhi’s core team, has been given a ticket from Madhya Pradesh. Former MP chief minister Digvijaya Singh’s term in the Rajya Sabha is coming to an end. Congress’ media department head Pawan Khera has been given a Rajya Sabha ticket from Karnataka, where the party will get three seats. Khera had once questioned if there was any shortcomings in his devotion after he was overlooked by the party a few years ago for a ticket for the Upper House of Parliament. Party …

ECI announces schedule for elections in Rajya Sabha, state legislative councils; polling on June 18

ECI announces schedule for elections in Rajya Sabha, state legislative councils; polling on June 18

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the elections for 27 seats in the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils in three states. As per the schedule released on Monday, the polls will be held on June 18. As per ECI, the polling for all elections will be held on June 18 from 8am to 4pm. The counting of votes will be held from 5pm onwards on the same day. (File Photo) As per ECI, the polling for all elections will be held on June 18 from 8am to 4pm. The counting of votes will be held from 5pm onwards on the same day. Full schedule issued by ECI Filing for nomination begins – June 1, 11 AM onwards. Last date to file nomination – June 8, 3pm Scrutiny of nominations – June 9 Last date to withdraw nominations – June 11 Polling day – June 18, 8am to 4pm Counting of votes – June 18, 5pm onwards. Why is ECI conducting elections? ECI further added that a biennial election will …

Karnataka Congress leadership decision likely after Rajya Sabha elections

Karnataka Congress leadership decision likely after Rajya Sabha elections

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The Congress is likely to resolve the leadership issue in Karnataka after the Rajya Sabha elections, sources said, even though the party remained silent on the contentious issue after a day-long meeting of the top central and state leaders on Tuesday. The Congress leadership is learnt to have backed D K Shivakumar for the top post, and a change may happen soon, according to sources. The party insisted that only the issue of Rajya Sabha and state council elections was discussed at the meeting, which was attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretary, Organisation, K C Venugopal and AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala, among others. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Congress high command summons Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Delhi

Congress high command summons Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Delhi

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Amid ongoing speculation over the Karnataka Congress leadership and the proposed cabinet reshuffle, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly been summoned to New Delhi by the party high command. According to sources, Siddaramaiah has been asked to visit Delhi on May 26. However, the meeting is officially said to be related to discussions on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Political circles are also speculating that issues related to cabinet reshuffle, power-sharing arrangements, and the selection of candidates for the Legislative Council elections may come up for discussion. The Congress high command had earlier indicated that it would turn its attention towards Karnataka after the government formation process in Kerala. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link