Maharashtra BJP Sends Rajya Sabha Names to Delhi: Tawde, Athawale in Race

• Maharashtra BJP's core committee met to shortlist candidates for Rajya Sabha elections.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state party president Ravindra Chavan attended the meeting.
• Names like Vinod Tawde, Ramdas Athawale, Raosaheb Danve, Pritam Munde, Vijaya Rahatkar, and Bhagwat Karad were discussed.
• The party is considering experience, loyalty, and regional representation for selections.
• A list of suggested names will be sent to Delhi; final decision by central leadership before February 28.