Congress Drops Surprise Rajya Sabha Pick in Jharkhand, Political Buzz Intensifies

Brief By Newsbrief / 3:05 PM on 05 Jun 2026

The Congress party has officially nominated senior leader Pranav Jha as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Jharkhand. The announcement was made after receiving approval from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, with the party releasing its list of candidates for several states, including Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand.

The decision comes at a crucial time, as Jharkhand is set to witness elections for two Rajya Sabha seats. One seat has fallen vacant following the completion of BJP leader Deepak Prakash’s term, while the other became vacant after the demise of JMM founder and former Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

Pranav Jha has been associated with the Congress organization for years and currently handles communication-related responsibilities linked to the party president’s office. His nomination is being viewed as a significant political move. The announcement is expected to influence alliance strategies and intensify political discussions ahead of the Rajya Sabha contest in Jharkhand.