Congress's Choices for 37 Rajya Sabha Seats in Bihar, Haryana, Himachal, Maharashtra
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Congress Grapples with Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation Amid Internal Strife
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News18•26-02-2026, 15:46
Congress Grapples with Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation Amid Internal Strife
•Congress faces internal conflicts balancing Rajya Sabha nominations across states like Telangana, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh.
•Regional leaders and central leadership clash over candidate choices, with fears of regionalism and state-central power struggles.
•Key states like Telangana and Haryana see intense lobbying for local vs. high command preferred candidates, impacting figures like Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Supriya Shrinate.
•In Maharashtra, Congress considers supporting Sharad Pawar if NCP merges, otherwise plans to field its own candidate.
•Challenges in Bihar, Assam, and Odisha involve potential alliances with controversial parties and fears of cross-voting, complicating seat wins.
