MVA Backs Sharad Pawar for Rajya Sabha, Unopposed Election Likely; BJP Declares List of Four The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition has decided to back Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Maharashtra. This move is likely to ensure his unopposed election, sources said. Pawar's candidature was discussed and finalised at a meeting of the MVA leaders on Sunday, with the coalition partners agreeing to back him without any opposition. The NCP leader has been a key figure in state politics for decades and has played a crucial role in shaping the state's governance. The BJP, which is also set to contest the polls, declared its list of four candidates on Monday. The party's nominees are Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Narayan Rane, and Ramdas Athawale, along with former MP Pratap Chikitsala. The Rajya Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held on February 22 to fill the three vacant seats in the Upper House of Parliament. The MVA coalition has a majority in the state Assembly, which means it is likely to secure Pawar's unopposed election. The development comes as a boost for Pawar, who has been facing pressure from some quarters within his party and outside over his leadership style and performance. His backing by the MVA coalition is seen as an endorsement of his stature in state politics and his ability to bring people together. The BJP, on the other hand, is looking to increase its presence in the Rajya Sabha and make up for its losses in the recent Assembly polls. The party has been trying to consolidate its position in Maharashtra by fielding strong candidates and wooing voters.#BJP #NCP #Maharashtra #Sharad_Pawar #Piyush_Goyal #Rajya_Sabha #Ramdas_Athawale #Nationalist_Congress_Party #Maha_Vikas_Aghadi #Narayan_Rane #Pratap_Chikitsala
