Congress on Wednesday announced its six candidates from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana for the Rajya Sabha elections to be held on February 27. The grand old party has fielded All India Congress Committee (AICC) treasurer Ajay Maken from Karnataka. Along with him, Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain and […]
Rajya Sabha elections: Ajay Maken loses by ‘narrow margin’ to media baron Kartikeya Sharma in Haryana
: Congress candidate Ajay Maken lost the Rajya Sabha elections to media baron Kartikeya Sharma, the BJP-backed independent candidate, by a “narrow margin”, a huge shock for the grand old party which was confident of the winning the seat. “By a very very, very narrow margin, Ajay Maken has lost,” […]
Polling set to take place for Rajya Sabha elections today amid poaching speculations
The polling to elect the members of the Upper House of the Parliament on 16 Rajya Sabha seats spread across four states will take place today amid speculations of horse-trading and fears of cross-voting. Polling is set to begin at 9 am and conclude at 4 pm. Notably, all 41 […]
Sambhaji Raje withdraws nomination for Rajya Sabha elections
Rajya Sabha MP Sambhaji Raje has decided to withdraw his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. “I have withdrawn my nomination to avoid horse-trading. I’m a descendant of Shivaji Maharaj and I also have my own pride. I will strengthen Swarajya organisation in Maharashtra,” he said while addressing the reporters today. […]