Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Elections: Seven Candidates File Nominations for Seven Seats

Maharashtra's Rajya Sabha biennial elections will fill seven seats on March 16, with nominations filed by seven candidates. The ruling Mahayuti alliance has nominated six candidates, including BJP leaders Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale, Maya Ivnate, and Ramrao Wadkute, along with Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) spokesperson Jyoti Waghmare and NCP's Parth Pawar. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi supports Sharad Pawar for the lone seat it can win. The election is expected to be uncontested, reflecting alliance strengths and strategic candidate selections emphasizing caste balance and representation.