Manmohan Singh files nomination for Rajya Sabha by-poll from Rajasthan
Former prime minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the by-poll to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
Jaipur: Former prime minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the by-poll to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot accompanied the former prime minister.
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The former prime minister had represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha for 28 years before his tenure ended earlier this year. (ANI)