Meenakshi Natarajan's Nomination Scrapped, Congress Explores Legal Options
Congress leaders protested outside the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi after the rejection of their Rajya Sabha candidate, Meenakshi Natarajan,'s nomination papers. The Election Commission acknowledged the Congress memorandum and is expected to seek a report from the Returning Officer over the controversy. Senior Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot, and Bhupesh Baghel, staged a protest, while sources say the party is preparing for a legal challenge against the rejection.
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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