Samajwadi Party has decided to support senior lawyer and former Congress leader Kapil Sibbal for Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Kapil Sibal filed his nomination today for Rajya Sabha elections, in presence of party president Akhilesh Yadav and MP Ram Gopal Yadav. Elections for 11 seats of Upper House are scheduled in the state.<br />''<br />''Mr. Sibal announced his departure from Congress shortly after filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections as an independent candidate with the backing of SP. The former Union Minister said, he had tendered his resignation to the party on 16th of May. <br />''<br />''<br />