Congress Veteran Digvijaya Singh Rules Out Third Rajya Sabha Term
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh made a clear political statement on Tuesday. The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister declared he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. He announced this decision during the Bhopal Declaration – 2 convention.
Public Announcement at Bhopal Convention
Digvijaya Singh spoke to reporters at Samanvay Bhavan in Bhopal. This venue hosted the convention for SC and ST organisations. The veteran leader stated he would not put his hat in the ring again for the Upper House. His current term in the Rajya Sabha ends on April 9.
Two Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh will become vacant that day. One seat belongs to Digvijaya Singh from the Congress. The other seat belongs to BJP's Sumer Singh Solanki. The Congress leader left no room for doubt about his plans.
"I am leaving the Upper House seat," Digvijaya Singh told reporters firmly. His announcement followed a letter from Congress state SC department chief Pradeep Ahirwar. Ahirwar demanded the party nominate a Scheduled Caste candidate for the Rajya Sabha.
Background of the Decision
In his letter, Ahirwar presented a strong argument. He noted that Scheduled Caste people form 17% of Madhya Pradesh's population. Therefore, the Congress should propose a Dalit community leader for Upper House representation. Ahirwar believed this move would strengthen SC community self-respect and political participation. He said it would align with the spirit of the Constitution.
Reporters asked Digvijaya Singh about this letter. He responded clearly about the nomination process. "It's not in my hands to send anyone to Rajya Sabha," the Congress leader explained. "The party high command will take the call. But as for me, I will vacate my seat in the Upper House."
Future Political Focus
Party sources revealed Digvijaya Singh's recent discussions with top leadership. Earlier this month, he met with the party brass. During that meeting, he expressed his desire to work on strengthening the Congress organisation in Madhya Pradesh. His focus appears to be on the 2028 assembly elections in the state.
The veteran politician seems ready to shift his political role. Instead of continuing in the Rajya Sabha, he plans to concentrate on ground-level party work. This decision marks a significant moment in Madhya Pradesh politics as election preparations begin.
