Mayawati files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati Tuesday filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha.

BSP leader Munqad Ali also filed the nomination along with her.

With 80 seats in the 403-member assembly, BSP members can be elected on two seats in the upper house.

Elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats from the state will be held on March 30.