Bhopal, June 5: The Congress on Thursday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial and bypoll elections, with senior leader Meenakshi Natarajan named as the party nominee from Madhya Pradesh.
Her nomination marks a significant return to the national political spotlight, reflecting the party’s renewed confidence in her organisational experience and leadership capabilities.
The list was officially approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, as confirmed in a statement issued by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal.
According to the announcement, the party has fielded candidates across multiple states as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Rajya Sabha.
From Karnataka, the Congress has nominated Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan, both known for their active participation in national political discourse.
In Rajasthan, the party has chosen Neeraj Dangi, while Praveen Chakravarty, a strategist and policy thinker, has been nominated from Tamil Nadu.
From Jharkhand, the party has fielded Pranav Jha, recognised for his organisational contributions within the party structure.
In a notable development, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge himself has also been listed among the candidates, highlighting his continued role in parliamentary proceedings alongside his organisational leadership.
Meenakshi Natarajan, known for her strong grassroots connect and long association with the Congress, has previously served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. She is also considered close to senior party leader Rahul Gandhi.
Her nomination is being seen as part of the party’s effort to bring back experienced leaders with ideological grounding and strong field-level experience into the national legislative framework.
The Congress move is viewed as an attempt to balance experienced leadership with fresh political voices, aiming to strengthen its influence in the Upper House as the Rajya Sabha elections approach.
Natarajan’s candidature, in particular, is being seen as symbolising both continuity and revival for the party in Madhya Pradesh.
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