Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha is rejected, according to multiple reports. Both outlets state that her proposed seat in the upper house does not proceed. India Today also reports that Natarajan reacts to the decision by saying the issue is political rather than legal, suggesting she views the rejection as stemming from political considerations rather than any judicial or legal determination. The Times of India similarly describes it as a setback for Congress following the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination. The reports do not provide additional details on the official reasons for the rejection, the specific authority or process involved, or whether Natarajan plans to challenge the decision. Overall, the common elements across sources are that Natarajan is a Congress leader, her Rajya Sabha nomination is rejected, and she publicly characterizes the development as political in nature. The reports reflect the immediate political impact of the rejection and the competing interpretation offered by Natarajan, without presenting new legal findings.