Bhopal, Jan. 13 -- Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday announced that he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. His current six-year tenure is set to expire on April 9, 2026.

Singh's decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC community representative.

Ahirwar, on Tuesday, wrote a letter to Singh requesting that a representative from the Scheduled Caste community be sent to the Rajya Sabha this time.

When asked about Ahirwar's letter, Digvijaya Singh told reporters, "It is not in my hands, but I would only like to say that I am vacating my seat (Rajya Sabha)."

In his letter, Ahirw...