The Congress party has nominated Abhishek Manu Singhvi as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Telangana, scheduled for September 3. This election was necessitated by the resignation of K. Keshava Rao from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join Congress, increasing the party's confidence in securing the seat due to its majority in the Telangana Assembly. Singhvi, who previously lost a Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, expressed gratitude to Congress leadership for their trust. His victory would enhance Congress's position in the Rajya Sabha, potentially increasing its tally to 27 and strengthening its claim as the Leader of the Opposition. The party anticipates a win given its recent successes and the shift of several BRS MLAs to Congress. The announcement follows a pattern of political realignment within the region, with implications for Congress's future strategies.