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Kante Sainna, 50-time candidate, files nomination for MP Rajya Sabha poll
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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Veteran politician Kante Sainna, known for contesting over 50 elections, has prepared to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh, challenging BJP candidate Hardeep Singh Puri.
Veteran politician Kante Sainna has initiated the process to file his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Sainna, who is widely recognized for his extensive electoral history, is set to contest the seat in a competitive political landscape.
The move comes as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already finalized the nomination of Hardeep Singh Puri for the same constituency. Sainna’s entry into the race adds another dimension to the political contest in the state.
Sainna’s political career is marked by his persistence, having contested more than 50 elections over the years. His decision to participate in this specific by-election underscores his continued active involvement in Madhya Pradesh politics.
The nomination process is currently underway, with candidates required to submit their documents and affidavits to the Election Commission. The final list of candidates will be scrutinized before the voting schedule is announced.
The move comes as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already finalized the nomination of Hardeep Singh Puri for the same constituency. Sainna’s entry into the race adds another dimension to the political contest in the state.
Sainna’s political career is marked by his persistence, having contested more than 50 elections over the years. His decision to participate in this specific by-election underscores his continued active involvement in Madhya Pradesh politics.
The nomination process is currently underway, with candidates required to submit their documents and affidavits to the Election Commission. The final list of candidates will be scrutinized before the voting schedule is announced.