The Congress on Wednesday named Abhishek Manu Singhvi as its candidate for the ensuing Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana.
The Election Commission had announced last week that elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in nine states will be held on September 3.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Singhvi for the by-election to the Council of States from Telangana, the party said in a statement.
The Rajya Sabha bypolls are being held for 12 seats.
