Chhagan Bhujbal Responds to Rajya Sabha Nomination Speculation with Humor
'Why should I be upset? I'm kabaddi player, not chess player': Chhagan Bhujbal on not getting nominated for Rajya Sabha elections

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Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal humorously addressed his non-nomination for the Rajya Sabha, stating he is a 'kabaddi player, not a chess player.' He emphasized his desire for parliamentary opportunities and fairness in political representation.
- 01Chhagan Bhujbal humorously dismissed concerns over not being nominated for the Rajya Sabha, stating he is a 'kabaddi player, not a chess player.'
- 02The Nationalist Congress Party nominated Rajendra Jain for the Rajya Sabha seat instead of Bhujbal, who was a frontrunner.
- 03Bhujbal expressed his long-standing interest in joining the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, citing his decades of public service.
- 04He argued that political families often have multiple members in government, suggesting he deserves similar consideration.
- 05Bhujbal clarified that discussions about his nomination had occurred with BJP leaders, but timing was an issue before the election.
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Chhagan Bhujbal, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Maharashtra minister, addressed the media regarding his non-nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll. With humor, he remarked, 'I am a kabaddi player, not a chess player,' indicating he is not upset about the decision. Bhujbal was seen as a strong candidate for the seat vacated by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar but was ultimately passed over in favor of Rajendra Jain. He expressed his desire to serve in Parliament, arguing that the same standards applied to other political families should be extended to him, given his long tenure in public service. Bhujbal mentioned that discussions had taken place with BJP leaders regarding his nomination, but time constraints hindered the proposal's progress before the election. He emphasized that he seeks fairness in political representation, stating, 'I should also get justice. If not today, then tomorrow; if not tomorrow, then the day after.'
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Bhujbal's statements reflect ongoing political dynamics within Maharashtra, particularly regarding representation in the Rajya Sabha.
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