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Congress Nominates Abhishek Singhvi, Vem Narender Reddy for Rajya Sabha

The Congress party has nominated sitting MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi and advisor Vem Narender Reddy for two Rajya Sabha seats from Telangana. The seats are falling vacant as Singhvi and BRS MP KR Suresh Reddy retire on April 9. Narender Reddy, a close aide to CM Revanth Reddy, expressed gratitude to the Congress leadership for the nomination. Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states are scheduled for March 16.

Key Points: Congress Rajya Sabha Candidates for Telangana Announced

  • Two Rajya Sabha seats vacant in Telangana
  • Singhvi likely to retain his seat
  • Polling scheduled for March 16
  • 37 seats across 10 states up for election
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Telangana: Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi, Vem Narender Reddy for Rajya Sabha elections

Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy for two Rajya Sabha seats from Telangana. Elections scheduled for March 16.

"My heartfelt thanks to the honorable Sonia Gandhi for announcing me as the Congress Party's Rajya Sabha candidate - Vem Narender Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 5

Congress has nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Advisor to Telangana Chief Minister Vem Narender Reddy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Two Rajya Sabha seats will be vacated in Telangana as Abhishek Singhvi and Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP KR Suresh Reddy will retire on April 9.

Former MLA Vem Narender Reddy, who is considered a close aide to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, expressed gratitude towards the Congress high command upon being nominated by the party to contest the Rajya Sabha elections.

"My heartfelt thanks to the honorable Sonia Gandhi for announcing me as the Congress Party's Rajya Sabha candidate, to the Congress Party National President Mallikarjun Kharge, to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, to AICC Secretary KC Venugopal, to MP Priyanka Gandhi, to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to Congress Affairs In-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, to PCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud, and to the Congress Party High Command," Reddy wrote on X.

Abhishek Singhvi is likely to retain his seat, given Congress' strength in the Legislative Assembly.

The polling for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states is scheduled to take place on March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day at 5 pm.

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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Vem Narender Reddy's long thank you list on X says it all about Congress culture. So much focus on thanking the high command, less on what he will actually do for the people. 🤔 We need MPs who work, not just those who are good at gratitude posts.
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Siddharth J
Singhvi is a sharp legal mind and a good choice to retain. His experience is valuable. But elections for just 37 seats across 10 states shows how continuous this process is for the Upper House. The real test is if these members raise important debates.
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Ananya R
As a Telangana resident, I hope the new MPs will prioritize our state's development in the Parliament. We have unique challenges post-bifurcation that need a strong voice in Delhi. All the best to both candidates! 👍
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Karthik V
The Rajya Sabha should be about merit and contribution, not just a reward for being a "close aide" to the CM. While I respect Vem Narender Reddy, I hope his nomination is based on his capability to legislate, not just proximity.
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Michael C
Interesting to follow Indian political processes. The Rajya Sabha seems to function quite differently from the Senate back home. The blend of appointed (nominated) and elected elements is unique. Good luck with the elections on the 16th.

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