The nomination of Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, has been rejected by the Returning Officer following objections raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP claimed that Natarajan failed to disclose a pending case in a Telangana court involving allegations from former corporate executive A. Srilatha, who accused Natarajan of providing political support to Kumbham Shivakumar Reddy, facing serious charges including molestation. Congress has countered these claims, asserting that only a court notice was received and no formal case has been registered against Natarajan. She described the rejection as a political conspiracy aimed at tarnishing her image. In a related move, Congress has moved its MLAs to Bengaluru to prevent potential cross-voting in the upcoming elections, as the BJP's decision to field a third candidate has intensified competition. The BJP holds a significant majority in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, which adds to the stakes of the election.