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The BJP has objected to Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, alleging incomplete disclosures
June 9, 2026: fresh political controversy has surfaced in the Rajya Sabha elections after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally objected to the nomination of Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan. The objections were submitted before the Returning Officer, adding a new dimension to the ongoing electoral contest and intensifying the political battle between the two parties.
According to BJP leaders, Natarajan’s nomination papers allegedly contain incomplete information. The party has claimed that details relating to a criminal case in Telangana were not disclosed in the documents submitted during the nomination process. BJP representatives have also questioned the accuracy of her asset declaration, alleging inconsistencies in the information provided.
The Returning Officer is expected to examine the objections and determine whether they have any bearing on the validity of the nomination. With the Rajya Sabha elections already witnessing heightened political activity and concerns over cross-voting, the dispute has further sharpened the contest. Congress is expected to defend its candidate and challenge the allegations as scrutiny of the nomination process continues.