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Congress Criticizes BJP Over Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejection
Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan slams BJP over RS poll nomination reject
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Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan condemned the BJP for rejecting her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, alleging manipulation of the electoral process. Congress leaders vowed to challenge the decision legally and politically, emphasizing the importance of democracy and federalism in India.
- 01Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh was rejected, prompting accusations against the BJP.
- 02Natarajan claims the BJP is attempting to manipulate the Rajya Sabha elections and subvert democracy.
- 03Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari stated the party will vigorously oppose the rejection of Natarajan's nomination.
- 04Congress leader KC Venugopal described the rejection as a clandestine attack on the democratic process.
- 05A Congress delegation approached the Election Commission to submit a petition regarding the nomination rejection.
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Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress leader, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections were rejected. Natarajan accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the electoral process by fielding a third candidate without sufficient support. She emphasized that this issue transcends individual candidacies, representing a broader struggle for democracy in India. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari pledged to fight the decision vigorously, while KC Venugopal condemned the rejection as a blatant attempt to undermine democratic principles. Additionally, Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, approached the Election Commission to submit a petition, expressing frustration over being obstructed from doing so. The Rajya Sabha elections are scheduled for June 18, highlighting the urgency of this political dispute.
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The rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination could affect the Congress party's representation in the Rajya Sabha, influencing legislative dynamics.
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