Rajya Sabha: In Maharashtra, BJP’s three candidates, Shiv Sena’s two, and Congress and NCP’s one each fight for six vacant seats.
The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided to extend its support to the MVA candidates. AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel Friday said that his party has decided to vote for the MVA to defeat BJP.
Meanwhile, a Bombay High Court judge refused to entertain a plea by NCP leader Nawab Malik. Challenging an order by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court. It refused to give him permission to visit Vidhan Sabha to vote in the elections.
Rajya Sabha polls Live Updates: Voting began at 9 am Friday for the high-stakes elections for 16 vacant seats in the Upper House in four states, Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.