New Delhi, March 4 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar will represent the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Rajya Sabha, with the Congress declaring its support for him in the 16 March Rajya Sabha polls.

Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday said the party will support Sharad Pawar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, following a call from high command and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Wadettiwar said that while Congress had initially claimed the seat, coordination with NCP and adherence to Maha Vikas Aghadi ethics led to backing Pawar, reflecting unity among alliance partners ahead of crucial elections.

"We had claimed the Rajya Sabha seat because our party is a national party. There was a strong demand for it. However, m...