As on July 2023, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from which state?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gujarat.
As of July 2023, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Gujarat. He was seeking re-election as a Member of Parliament representing this state. Jaishankar, who first became a Rajya Sabha member in 2019, has played a crucial role in shaping India’s foreign policy. Gujarat, being a stronghold of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was seen as a favorable seat for his nomination. This move underlined the BJP’s confidence in his leadership and diplomatic expertise.