The Times of India

MVA picks Sharad Pawar for Maharashtras sole Rajya Sabha seat; setback for Aaditya Thackeray, win for Sanjay Raut

The MVA alliance has nominated NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar for the sole winnable Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra, ending internal claims. While Shiv Sena (UBT) initially pushed for the seat, Sanjay Raut's support for Pawar appears to have prevailed, highlighting a potential rift within the party.