Congress declared support to NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the MV candidate for Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra.

The ruling BJP separately named four candidates, including its general secretary Vinod Tawde and Union minister Ramdas Athawale, for the biennial polls, nominations for which will close on March 5.

BJP on March 4, announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra, including Ramdas Athawale and Vinod Tawde.

Sharad Pawar will represent the Opposition in Maharashtra’s lone Rajya Sabha seat after the Congress announced its support, ending initial disagreements within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.  

Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday said the party will support Sharad Pawar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, following a call from high command and Mallikarjun Kharge. 'Congress to Support Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha Seat', Says Vijay Wadettiwar Ahead of RS Polls.

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He added that while Congress had initially claimed the seat, coordination with NCP and adherence to Maha Vikas Aghadi ethics led to backing Pawar, reflecting unity among alliance partners ahead of crucial elections. India News | "Congress to Support Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha Seat': Vijay Wadettiwar Ahead of RS Polls.