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Dhanraj Nathwani: SP's Second Rajya Sabha Candidate, Gujarat Cricket Association President
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:56
Dhanraj Nathwani: SP's Second Rajya Sabha Candidate, Gujarat Cricket Association President
- •The Samajwadi Party has announced Dhanraj Nathwani as its second candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh, in addition to Ramgopal Yadav.
- •Dhanraj Nathwani is the son of Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani and will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections today.
- •He is also the president of the Gujarat Cricket Association; his father Parimal became a Rajya Sabha MP with BJP's support.
- •Elections are being held for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, with the term of current members ending on November 25.
- •The last date for filing nominations is October 6, and vote counting will take place on October 16.
Key Questions Answered
Dhanraj Nathwani is the son of Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani and serves as the president of the Gujarat Cricket Association. The Samajwadi Party has named him as its second candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh, alongside Ramgopal Yadav.
The process for the elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh has begun, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 16. The last date for candidates to file their nominations is October 6, with the current members' terms ending on November 25.
Dhanraj's father is Parimal Nathwani, a Rajya Sabha MP who secured his position with the support of the BJP and has also been associated with political representation from Jharkhand.
