Mumbai, March 5 -- Shiv Sena has nominated Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur, as their candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday praised the decision, saying it's a big move that will be welcomed by women across the state.

Speaking to ANI, Shirsat said the nomination of a woman without a political background reflects a major decision that will be appreciated across the state.

"Eknath Shinde has given a Rajya Sabha nomination to a woman who has no political background, an ordinary woman. I think this is a very big decision and all the women of Maharashtra will welcome it, and everyone should think the same. We welcome it," Shirsat said.

Earlier in the day, Congress' Maharashtra ML...