Jammu, Sept. 29 -- The announcement of elections to four Rajya Sabha seats has triggered intense political activity within the Congress, with several senior and aspiring leaders throwing their hats in the ring. Despite having just six legislators in its kitty, the party is witnessing a scramble for candidature, with more than two dozen leaders lobbying hard for a Rajya Sabha mandate.
What has raised eyebrows is the fact that even those who have not yet tasted success in local or Assembly-level elections are now presenting themselves as "suitable candidates" for the Upper House. Party insiders admit that the race reflects both the high stakes attached to a Rajya Sabha seat and the widening ambition within the grand-old party's state unit.
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