Mumbai's Cong demands RS seat in national interest In a surprise move, the Mumbai unit of the Congress party has written to the United Bahujan Taluka (UBT), a regional outfit, demanding that it be given the Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra in the national interest. The letter, signed by Congress city president Bhalchandra Nirogi and other leaders, claims that the party has been consistent in its stand against communal forces and has always worked towards preserving the secular fabric of the country. The letter further states that the Congress party has been a crucial partner in the UPA government at the Centre and has played a key role in shaping national policies. It adds that the party's contribution to the nation's growth and development is well-documented, and it would be fitting for the UBT to recognize this by giving the RS seat to the Congress. The move is seen as an attempt by the Congress party to gain an upper hand in Maharashtra politics, where it has been facing stiff competition from the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP combine. The party is also trying to send out a message that it remains committed to its secular values and will not compromise on them. Interestingly, the UBT had earlier announced that it would support the Congress nominee for the RS seat in the event of a split in the votes between the two parties. However, with the Congress making a direct appeal to the UBT, it is unclear whether the regional outfit will stick to its original promise or give in to the national party's demand. The development has set off a buzz in political circles, with many wondering what would be the fallout if the UBT decides to support the Congress nominee. The situation is further complicated by the fact that there ...#Congress_party #United_Bahujan_Taluka #Shiv_SenaBJP_combine #Maharashtra_politics #Rajya_Sabha_seat #UPA_government #Bhalchandra_Nirogi
