Farmer Leader's Brother Nominated to Rajya Sabha Amid Controversy
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Satnam Singh Sandhu was recently nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Draupadi Murmu, which has sparked discussions due to his close ties to PM Modi.
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Sandhu comes from a farming family, with his brother Furman Singh Sandhu being a leader in the farmer protests against the now-repealed farm laws.
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Sandhu founded Chandigarh University, a private university that has risen rapidly, but was embroiled in a scandal involving videos recorded in women's hostel bathrooms.
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His nomination is seen by some farmer leaders and political observers as an attempt by the BJP to create divisions among farmer groups and curry favor with corporate interests.
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Sandhu has been an ardent Modi supporter, promoting his policies and initiatives through NGOs, raising questions about the political motivations behind his nomination.