Singh’s current six-year term in the Upper House ends on April 9.
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Moneycontrol14-01-2026, 10:35

Digvijaya Singh Steps Aside from Rajya Sabha: A Strategic Move for Congress Renewal?

  • Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh will not seek another Rajya Sabha term, with his current tenure ending April 9.
  • The decision is seen as part of a broader Congress strategy to promote social representation, particularly for Scheduled Castes, and organisational renewal in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department president Pradeep Ahirwar had urged Singh to vacate his seat for an SC representative.
  • Singh's exit aligns with Rahul Gandhi's focus on encouraging younger leadership and redeploying senior leaders for grassroots work.
  • Singh, known for his organisational experience, may undertake another Narmada Parikrama to mobilise workers and unify the state unit.

Why It Matters: Digvijaya Singh's Rajya Sabha exit signals Congress's push for social representation and grassroots revival.

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