Congress Faces Setback as Meenakshi Natarajan's Nomination Rejected Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections
In a significant development, Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections has been rejected due to undisclosed information regarding a pending criminal case. This decision has sparked controversy within the party and raised questions about transparency in the electoral process. The BJP's formal objection, citing violations of Election Commission rules, adds to the political tension. As the elections approach, this setback could have implications for Congress's strategy in Madhya Pradesh. Read on to learn more about the unfolding situation.
| Jun 9, 2026, 19:16 IST
Major Setback for Congress in Rajya Sabha Elections
In a significant blow to the Congress party ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination from Madhya Pradesh has been rejected during the scrutiny process. This decision effectively ends her candidacy for the state's third Rajya Sabha seat. Reports indicate that Natarajan concealed information regarding a pending criminal case in a Hyderabad court within her nomination papers. The revelations from court documents have caused a stir within the Congress ranks.
Previously, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a formal objection against Natarajan's nomination before the returning officer. The BJP alleged that she failed to disclose details related to ongoing legal proceedings in Telangana. Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, who is also a minister in the government, filed the complaint, stating that there is an ongoing case against Natarajan in a Telangana court that she did not mention in her nomination. The BJP has called for the cancellation of her candidacy, arguing that withholding such information violates the Election Commission's regulations.