Jyoti Waghmare: Shinde Sena’s pick for Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra
Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena nominated Jyoti Waghmare as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. Waghmare, a former professor and activist with a strong grassroots presence in rural Western Maharashtra, is expected to be unopposed due to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's majority in the state assembly. The seven seats in the Rajya Sabha are expected to be filled by nominees from the Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP.
5 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Seven NCP (SP) candidates, including Sharad Pawar, filed nominations for Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra.
15 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has secured the support of five All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLAs to secure victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.
16 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The NCP has withdrawn its candidacy for the Baramati Assembly by-election, leaving the Rahuri seat's candidacy to be decided by MVA allies.
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