Dhanraj Nathwani, SP Leader Ramgopal Yadav File RS Nomination in Presence of Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party leaders Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Nathwani filed their Rajya Sabha nomination papers in Lucknow in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav and other party leaders.

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury

Updated : 30 September 2026, 11:26 AM IST

Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Nathwani iles nomination in the presences of SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party leaders Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Nathwani on Wednesday filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections in Lucknow. The nomination process was attended by Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, senior party leader Shivpal Yadav and other party leaders.

The filing of nominations comes ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with the Samajwadi Party announcing its candidates from Uttar Pradesh.

Dhanraj Nathwani Makes Political Entry

Dhanraj Nathwani’s nomination has drawn attention due to his background in corporate affairs and sports administration. He is associated with the Reliance Group and has held important positions in cricket administration, including his association with the Gujarat Cricket Association.

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Nathwani has also been involved with the Dwarka Devasthanam Samiti and various social initiatives. His entry into electoral politics marks a new phase in his public life.

Ram Gopal Yadav Files Nomination Again

Senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav, a long-time associate of the Samajwadi Party, also submitted his nomination papers for the Upper House. He has represented the party in the Rajya Sabha for several terms and remains one of its key organisational figures.

Akhilesh Yadav Leads Party Delegation

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, along with Shivpal Yadav and other party leaders, was present during the nomination filing. The party leaders expressed confidence in their candidates as they completed the formalities at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises.

The Rajya Sabha election process is expected to witness political activity in the coming days as parties finalise their strategies and complete nomination procedures.