What political compulsion led to Puri’s nomination from Madhya Pradesh, asks State Congress unit on RS bypoll
State Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh have questioned the political pressure behind the nomination of Puri to the Rajya Sabha by‑poll. Party chief Jitu Patwari alleged that Union Minister L. Murugan, a Dalit politician, was compelled to resign so that his seat could be vacated, enabling Puri’s continued presence in the Union Cabinet. The inquiry seeks clarification on the alleged compulsion.