Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat
The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh is considering relocating its MLAs to avoid potential poaching by the BJP ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. This follows the BJP's decision to field a third candidate, intensifying the contest for the state's three vacant seats.
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This highlights ongoing concerns regarding political stability and 'horse-trading' in Indian state politics during high-stakes legislative elections.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Mahesh Kewat also entered the fray soon after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan filed her nomination on Monday (June 8, 2026), confirming an intense contest for one of three Rajya Sabha seats going to poll on June 18.
The article reports on the strategic maneuvers of both parties without taking a definitive stance on the legitimacy of the claims.
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