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Politics

BJP Leaders Set Their Eyes On Former Union Minister L. Murugan Rajya Sabha Seat

Reported by The Free Press Journal 22 Oct 2026, 1:30 am IST 1 min read

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But it remains unclear whether a central leader will go to the Rajya Sabha or a leader from the state will get a chance in place of Murugan. The name of a former legislator from Tamil Nadu, Vanthi Shrinivasan, has also stirred up discussions for the RS seat. Shrinivasan had been the national president of the women's wing of the BJP.

Her name has started making rounds in political circles.

Read the full report on The Free Press Journal

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Section: Politics
Places: Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
First reported by: The Free Press Journal
Reporter: staff reporter
Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 1:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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