Tensions Simmer in Budhni: BJP Supporters Demand Change in Candidate

Supporters of BJP leader Rajendra Singh in Budhni, Madhya Pradesh, are demanding he be nominated for the assembly bypoll instead of Ramakant Bhargava. Singh's supporters are threatening to opt for NOTA if the BJP does not change the candidate. The bypoll follows Shivraj Singh Chouhan's resignation.

In the tumultuous politics of Madhya Pradesh, BJP supporters in Budhni are casting an ultimatum to their party leadership. The steadfast followers of Rajendra Singh are clamoring for his nomination in the upcoming bypoll, threatening to choose NOTA should their demands be unheeded.

Tensions rose as videos emerged of a meeting in Bherunda town, where Singh's supporters vocally insisted on replacing the announced candidate, Ramakant Bhargava. The BJP had nominated Bhargava for the November 13 bypoll after the seat was vacated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, now the Union agriculture minister.

Amidst this pressure, former minister Rampal Singh intervened, advising private discussions. However, supporters remained insistent in their call for Rajendra Singh's candidacy, highlighting party loyalty but expressing dissatisfaction with current decisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)