Meanwhile, the EC made a concession to the group led by Sharad Pawar by allowing it a "one-time option" to claim a name for its political outfit and provide three preferences by Wednesday afternoon in view of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Former RBI governor said that his interactions with leaders of political parties were on the prevailing economic climate in India, coupled with their aspirations for future prospects.
Rajya Sabha Election 2024: The speculations turned rife when RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on January 31.