New Delhi: June 13: The President has nominated Shri Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati to the Rajya Sabha to fill the vacancy of nominated member. Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, a direct descendant of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji and Rajarshi Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur who had funded the movement led by Dalit icon B R Ambedkar for justice to the depressed classes for some time. He has also been working for ensuring harmony among various social groups in Maharashtra and in efforts for restoration of forts in the state.
