Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday assured to serve the nation to the best of his abilities, even as he filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
"I consider myself lucky and grateful to the MLAs, party and most importantly people of Uttar Pradesh . I feel proud after filing nomination for Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. This state has given some great leaders," said Parrikar.
"I assure that with best of my abilities not only I will serve the nation but also ensure that whatever my skills and abilities are will be put to use," he added.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday filed his nomination papers for election to the Rajya Sabha and at present he is not member of any house in the parliament.
Today is the last date for filing nomination for ten Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.
Election, if needed, will be held on November 20.
Samajwadi Party, BSP and Congress party nominees have already filed their nominations.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app