UP Lok Sabha Election
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BJP has released the fifth list of 111 candidates on Sunday night. The most shocking decision in the fifth list was the denial of ticket to fire brand leader Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit seat. The long-running tug of war regarding Varun Gandhi’s ticket has also ended. Now everyone’s eyes are on what decision Varun Gandhi will take. Because there is only time till tomorrow for nomination. Voting is on April 19 under the first phase in Pilibhit. Wednesday is the last day to submit nomination papers. It is being told that SP and BSP candidates can file their nominations today.
Actually, Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat has been in the possession of BJP for the last four elections. At present Varun Gandhi is the MP from this seat. Varun Gandhi has been vocal about the party’s policies for a long time. There was a lot of discussion on his statements. Although his statements had softened some time back, by then a period of speculation had started regarding his ticket.
Representatives have purchased nomination papers
After the release of BJP’s first list, names of many contenders came into discussion. One name among them was Jitin Prasad. The party approved the name of Jitin Prasad in the list that came on Sunday night. With this, election activity has intensified in the district. After the cancellation of Varun Gandhi’s ticket, new discussions have gained momentum. Varun Gandhi will go to some other party. Because on the first day of nomination, Varun Gandhi’s representative also bought nomination papers, which are now in the news.