Beyond Religion, Caste, Class: BJP Eyes UP Via Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Seat
The BJP has nominated Mahesh Kewat, chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Fisherman Welfare Board, to represent the state in the Rajya Sabha. This nomination is being interpreted as a symbolic gesture drawing on the Ramayana story of Lord Ram's boatman, Kewat, who helped him cross the river. The BJP hopes this move will resonate with Extremely Backward Classes communities and strengthen its presence in Bundelkhand, while also sending a morale-boosting message to its cadre. This strategy could be part of a larger plan for both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh's upcoming elections.
10 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Congress officials appealed to the Election Commission of India against the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, arguing it was "egregious" and violated election laws.
— The Hindu
The Congress's nomination of Meenakshi Natarajan for a Rajya Sabha seat was rejected due to undisclosed information in her form, allowing Mahesh Kewat to win unopposed.
13 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
The TPCC president initiated an investigation into the leak of Meenakshi Natarajan's information and demanded accountability from those responsible.
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