Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday announced that he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. His current six-year tenure is set to expire on April 9, 2026.
Mr. Singh’s decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC community representative.
Mr. Ahirwar, on Tuesday (January 13, 2026), wrote a letter to Mr. Singh requesting that a representative from the Scheduled Caste community be sent to the Rajya Sabha this time.
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When asked about Mr. Ahirwar’s letter, Digvijaya Singh told reporters, “It is not in my hands, but I would only like to say that I am vacating my seat [Rajya Sabha].”
