The Congress party has announced its Congress Rajya Sabha Candidates 2026 list. The party selected senior leaders and key office-bearers from different states.
Karnataka Gets Three Candidates
Congress picked three leaders from Karnataka:
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Pawan Khera
- Syed Naseer Hussain Khan
The party expects them to strengthen its presence in Parliament.
Meenakshi Natarajan Gets Madhya Pradesh Seat
Congress nominated Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh. She currently serves as the party’s Telangana in-charge.
Her nomination is one of the key highlights of the Congress Rajya Sabha Candidates 2026 list.
Candidates From Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu
Congress also announced candidates from two other states.
- Pranav Jha from Jharkhand
- Praveen Chakravarthy from Tamil Nadu
Both leaders play important roles in the party organization.
Political Significance
The Congress Rajya Sabha Candidates 2026 list shows the party’s focus on experience and organizational strength. The selections also balance regional representation.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y. S. Sharmila did not feature in the latest list. Her absence has triggered discussion among party workers in the state.