The Election Commission has rejected Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, triggering a fresh political controversy. The decision comes at a crucial time for the opposition, raising questions about the nomination process, electoral rules, and its wider political implications. Here's what led to the rejection and what happens next.

EC Rejects Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha Nomination

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