Chhagan Bhujbal sidelined, NCP’s Rajendra Jain files nomination for Rajya Sabha
The NCP has nominated Rajendra Jain for a Rajya Sabha by-election in Maharashtra, sidelining senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal. Bhujbal expressed disappointment, noting his desire for a national platform and ministerial opportunities for his family.
Why it matters
The internal party friction highlights the complexities of political maneuvering and dynastic influence within Indian regional politics.
The Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) former MLC Rajendra Jain on Monday (June 8, 2026) filed his nomination as the NCP’s candidate in the presence of the Mahayuti allies for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Maharashtra. The by-poll, to be held on June 18, was scheduled following the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. She sidelined senior Cabinet Minister and Other Backward Classes (OBC) leader Chhagan Bhujbal, and gave the nomination to Mr. Jain.
The article reports on the political maneuvering and quotes the involved parties without taking a side.
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