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Sonia Gandhi, a Congress leader, secures an uncontested victory for Rajasthan's Rajya Sabha seat

  • Posted on February 20, 2024
  • Politics
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, along with BJP's Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore, secured unopposed seats in the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Their election signifies a political shift in the state. The terms of MPs like Manmohan Singh and Bhupendra Yadav are set to end soon, leading to biennial Rajya Sabha polls.

Sonia Gandhi, a Congress leader, secures an uncontested victory for Rajasthan's Rajya Sabha seat Image Source -www.newindian.in

In a significant political development, Sonia Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, was elected unopposed to represent Rajasthan in the Rajya Sabha. This victory underscores the prevailing political landscape in Rajasthan and carries implications for the state's representation in the upper house of Parliament.

The news, reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI) and confirmed by Assembly Secretary Mahaveer Prasad Sharma, highlights Gandhi's unopposed ascension to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Alongside Gandhi, two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore, also secured their seats without facing any opposition. This electoral outcome reflects a momentous shift in the political dynamics of Rajasthan, with both major parties making significant gains in the upper house.

The absence of competing candidates during the nomination withdrawal period solidified the victory of Gandhi and the BJP leaders. This unopposed election signifies a consolidation of political power and influence in Rajasthan, with the Congress and the BJP asserting their dominance in the state's legislative affairs.

Furthermore, the impending expiration of the tenures of several Rajya Sabha members, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and BJP leader Bhupendra Yadav, adds significance to the recent electoral developments. With vacancies emerging in the upper house, the biennial Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for February 27 will play a crucial role in determining the future composition of Rajasthan's representation in Parliament.

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The upcoming elections will witness 56 seats up for grabs, including those currently held by eminent figures such as Manmohan Singh and BJP president J P Nadda. Notably, the nomination process is set to commence on February 8, marking the beginning of a pivotal phase in the electoral cycle. As the political parties gear up for the elections, the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the distribution of power and decision-making within the Rajya Sabha.

With the Congress and the BJP vying for supremacy in Rajasthan's political landscape, the unopposed election of Sonia Gandhi and the BJP leaders underscores the intensifying competition for representation in the upper house. As the nation awaits the results of the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, all eyes are on the evolving political dynamics and its implications for governance and policymaking at both the state and national levels.

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