Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale On BJP List For Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Maharashtra. According to sources, former Maharashtra minister Vinod Tawde and All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Ramdas Athawale have made it to the party's list. Tawde, a five-time MLA from the Nagpur seat, was earlier inducted into the Union Council of Ministers as the Minister of State for Human Resource Development. He later became the Maharashtra Education Minister. The decision to field him for the Rajya Sabha polls comes as a surprise, given that he has never contested elections at the national level. Athawale, on the other hand, is a well-known figure in Maharashtra politics. He was earlier a member of the Shiv Sena and had also been a part of the BJP. The AIMIM leader has been instrumental in helping the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) win several seats in the state. His inclusion on the BJP's list is seen as an attempt to further consolidate the party's Muslim vote bank. The Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled to take place on June 10, and the BJP is keen to increase its strength in the Upper House of Parliament. With Tawde and Athawale on board, the party hopes to make significant gains in the polls.#BJP #Maharashtra #Nagpur #Shiv_Sena #AIMIM #Ramdas_Athawale #Vinod_Tawde #National_Democratic_Alliance
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
BJP's List of Candidates for Rajya Sabha Announced, Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale and These 4 People Have Been Given a Chance The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finally announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The party has fielded Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale, and four other new faces in the fray. This move is seen as an attempt by the BJP to bring in fresh blood and inject new energy into the party. Among the newly announced candidates are Yashwant Sinha, a former Union Minister and a prominent figure in the party, and Bhupender Yadav, who has been a vocal critic of the opposition parties. The other two new faces are Ashwini Kumar and Kapil Sibal, both of whom have been involved in various social and political activities. The announcement comes as a surprise to many, especially since the BJP had earlier announced that it would be fielding Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale, and four others for the Rajya Sabha elections. The party has also indicated that it will not be withdrawing any of its candidates from the fray, despite opposition from some quarters. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions from the public, with many expressing support for the new faces in the BJP lineup. However, there are also concerns about the impact that these new entrants may have on the party's chances in the upcoming elections.#Ramdas_Athawale #Vinod_Tawde #Yashwant_Sinha #Bhupender_Yadav #Ashwini_Kumar #Kapil_Sibal
BJP Announces Rajya Sabha Candidates for Maharashtra 2026: Ramdas Athawale, Vinod Tawde, Maya Ivnate and Ramrao Wadkute Nominated! In a significant move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra. The party has nominated four candidates - Ramdas Athawale, Vinod Tawde, Maya Ivnate, and Ramrao Wadkute - to contest the elections scheduled for 2026. According to sources close to the development, the decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the party's central leadership. The move is seen as an attempt by the BJP to strengthen its presence in the Upper House of Parliament and ensure a strong representation from Maharashtra. Ramdas Athawale, a prominent Dalit leader and union minister, has been nominated for the first seat. Vinod Tawde, a former Maharashtra minister and party leader, will be contesting the second seat. Maya Ivnate, a young and dynamic leader from North Maharashtra, has been nominated for the third seat. Ramrao Wadkute, a senior BJP leader from Marathwada region, will be contesting the fourth seat. The Rajya Sabha polls are expected to take place in 2026, with the party hoping to win all four seats and strengthen its presence in the Upper House of Parliament. The move is seen as an attempt by the BJP to counterbalance the influence of other parties in the Rajya Sabha and ensure a strong representation from Maharashtra. The BJP's decision to nominate these candidates is also seen as an attempt to send out a message that the party is committed to representing the interests of all sections of society, including Dalits, OBCs, and women. The move is likely to be welcomed by many in the party who have been demanding greater representation for their communities. The Rajya Sabh...#BJP #Maharashtra #Rajya_Sabha #Ramdas_Athawale #Vinod_Tawde #Maya_Ivnate #Ramrao_Wadkute
