No discussions on RS membership yet, says Bhujbal

Nashik: Senior NCP politician Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday said there have been no discussions within the party regarding filling the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by Sunetra Pawar, calling reports about his possible nomination "media speculation.""It is media speculation that my name is being considered for a Rajya Sabha seat. There is nothing in the official party channels as of now. Should the party leadership wish to discuss the matter, it would be handled internally rather than through public discourse," Bhujbal said, adding that no consultations had taken place on preferences for the post.Bhujbal calls ink attack on Lawande improper Bhujbal also criticised the recent incident of ink being thrown at NCP (SP) functionary Vikas Lawande, describing it as "improper.""The Warkari Sampraday is a gathering of intellectual people. In a democratic society, opposing views should be countered through intellectual debate and dialogue rather than through such incorrect actions," he said.Responding to comments by Jay Pawar suggesting Sunetra Pawar as a potential chief minister, Bhujbal termed it aspirational. "It is a wishful thinking. It is natural for every dedicated party member to hold such high aspirations for their leadership," he said.