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News India Live, Digital Desk: After much brainstorming, the Congress high command has approved the names for the vacant seats of Rajya Sabha. Candidates have been selected in this list keeping in mind the regional balance and upcoming assembly elections.

6 declared candidates of Congress (The Nominees)

1. Abhishek Manu Singhvi: Strength on the legal front

The decision to send Abhishek Manu Singhvi to Rajya Sabha again was considered mandatory for the party. He has been the first choice of Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to advocate many important party cases in the Supreme Court and present logical arguments in the Parliament.

2. Anurag Sharma: Brahmin face of Rajasthan

By fielding Anurag Sharma as its candidate from Rajasthan, Congress has tried to attract Brahmin votes in the state. He has been active in the organization for a long time and is said to be supported by both the factions of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot.

3. Regional and social balance (Social Engineering)

Experienced and Young: While there are experienced leaders like Dheeraj Sahu in this list, in some states the party has indicated to prepare future leadership by giving opportunity to new faces.

Focus on South: After the victory in Telangana and Karnataka, Congress has adopted the strategy of sending its national level leaders from these states to Rajya Sabha.

4. The Numbers Game

Telangana and Karnataka: Congress has sufficient numerical strength in both these states, due to which their candidates will win easily.

Rajasthan: The contest here could be interesting, but Congress, along with its alliance partners, is considering its victory on one seat certain.

5. Stirring in the opposition camp

After the announcement of Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s name, BJP and other regional parties have also intensified their siege. Last date for filing nomination 6 March Before which other parties will also reveal their cards.