Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Congress Leader Challenges RS Nomination Rejection in MP High Court
Meenakshi Natarajan, a leader from the Congress party, is upset because the Election Commission did not accept her papers to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is like a big meeting of important people who make laws.
She thinks the decision was unfair and has asked the court in Madhya Pradesh to help her.
She says she did not hide any important information, but the Election Commission says she did.
The court might decide soon if she can be in the Rajya Sabha or not.
Meenakshi Natarajan, Congress leader, challenges rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination in MP High Court.
She alleges the rejection was wrong and based on an issue not considered by the Election Commission.
The Election Commission rejected her nomination for concealing information in her affidavit.
Biennial elections to three Rajya Sabha seats were held in Madhya Pradesh in June.
The BJP fielded a third candidate at the last moment to force an election for the third seat.
- Who
- Meenakshi Natarajan, Congress leader and AICC general secretary in-charge of Telangana affairs
- What
- Challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination in the Madhya Pradesh High Court
- When
- After the rejection on June 9, filed petition within the statutory 45-day deadline
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur
- Why
- Alleges the rejection was wrong and based on an issue not considered by the Election Commission
Congress Leader's Perspective
Election Commission's Perspective
Rejection of Nomination
Congress Leader's Perspective
Meenakshi Natarajan claims the rejection was wrong and based on an issue not considered.
Election Commission's Perspective
The Election Commission rejected the nomination for concealing information in the affidavit.
- Petitioner
- Meenakshi Natarajan
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Issue
- Rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination
- Reason for Rejection
- Concealing information in affidavit
- Election Type
- Biennial Rajya Sabha elections
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Political Parties Involved
- Congress, BJP