Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as head of the Constitution Club, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a high-profile election that saw significant participation from across the political spectrum, including Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi. Rudy, celebrating his victory, emphasized the collective effort behind his win and the endorsement from parliamentarians.
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