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Supriya Sule Thanks MVA Allies for Backing Sharad Pawar in Rajya Sabha

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule expressed deep gratitude to MVA allies, the Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT, for nominating her father Sharad Pawar as their Rajya Sabha candidate. Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar confirmed the party high command's approval, stating the decision adhered to alliance ethics despite initial claims to the seat. The move is seen as a show of unity within the opposition alliance ahead of the biennial elections. The Election Commission has scheduled polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states for March 16.

Key Points: MVA Backs Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha, Sule Grateful

  • MVA alliance names Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha
  • Congress high command approves veteran's candidacy
  • Unity displayed ahead of crucial polls
  • Elections for 37 seats across 10 states scheduled
  • Polling set for March 16
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"Eternally grateful": Supriya Sule thanks MVA for backing Sharad Pawar in Rajya Sabha polls

Supriya Sule thanks Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT for naming Sharad Pawar as the Maha Vikas Aghadi's Rajya Sabha candidate for upcoming polls.

"I am eternally grateful to the Congress and Shiv Sena for the large-heartedness they have shown. - Supriya Sule"

Mumbai, March 4

Nationalist Congress Party-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the allies of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, particularly the Congress and the Shiv Sena-UBT, for naming her father, Sharad Pawar, for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Speaking to ANI, Sule said, "I am eternally grateful to the Congress and Shiv Sena for the large-heartedness they have shown."

Her remarks come following Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar's, who earlier said that the party high command has approved the veteran politician's candidature from the MVA for the upcoming polls in the upper house.

"We have received a sign from the high command... Sharad Pawar will be the candidate from Maha Vikas Aghadi... As a national party, we should receive a place in the Rajya Sabha," Wadettiwar told ANI.

The Congress MLA, during a press conference earlier today, said the party will support Sharad Pawar for the upcoming polls in the upper house, following a call from the high command and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

He added that while Congress had initially claimed the seat, coordination with NCP and adherence to MVA ethics led to backing Pawar, reflecting unity among alliance partners ahead of crucial elections.

"We had claimed the Rajya Sabha seat because our party is a national party. There was a strong demand for it. However, many leaders from the NCP Sharad Pawar faction contacted us and also reached out to Uddhav Thackeray. Among them, Sharad Pawar is the senior-most... We are abiding by the ethics of the MVA. Our high command has decided to support Pawar Saheb. We've received a call that Mallikarjun Kharge has decided that Pawar Saheb should be supported," Wadettiwar said to reporters.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Congress high command held a meeting at Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's residence in the national capital to discuss the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a press note stated.

According to the press note, the term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.

The notification will be issued on February 26, commencing the election process. The last date of nominations is March 5, followed by scrutiny on March 6. The candidates can withdraw their nominations till March 9.

The polling is scheduled to take place on March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day at 5 pm.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Respect to the Congress for stepping back and supporting a senior leader from an ally. This kind of coordination and respect for alliance dharma is what was missing before. Hope this unity translates into better governance for the people.
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Priya S
While I appreciate the show of unity, I hope this isn't just about securing a seat for a veteran. The Rajya Sabha needs active voices who will raise issues of common people - inflation, unemployment, women's safety. Hope Pawar Saheb focuses on these. 🤞
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Vikram M
Frankly, it's just political musical chairs. The same faces rotating in different seats. Would like to see fresh blood and younger leaders being given such opportunities. The youth of India need representation too.
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Rohit P
Supriya Sule's gratitude seems genuine. In today's politics, such courtesies are rare. Sharad Pawar is a stalwart, no doubt. His political acumen in the Upper House can benefit the state. Best of luck to him! 👍
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Kavya N
Good to see the MVA allies working together smoothly. This sends a strong message ahead of the bigger elections. Maharashtra needs a stable and united opposition. Hope they keep this spirit for the development work as well.

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