Jaipur : Congress has put an end to the speculations of alliance with Congress and other parties in the assembly by-elections on the lines of Lok Sabha. Regarding the allegations of nepotism, it has been clarified that if someone in the family is strong then there is no objection in giving the ticket. Congress brainstormed the names of candidates to field candidates on all the seven seats. At the same time, the state BJP has intensified the work on damage control regarding the protests that started in the assembly constituencies after the ticket distribution. Narendra Meena, who had lodged a protest in Salumbar, was called to Jaipur by charter plane and was coaxed.
No alliance, will field candidates on all seats: Dotasara
A meeting of the State Coordination Committee was called by the State Congress to discuss the by-election preparations and the names of the candidates. After the meeting, State President Govind Singh Dotasara said that the party will not form an alliance in the by-elections. State leaders are not in favor of this. State in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that there is no harm in giving tickets to strong contenders from the families of leaders. Earlier, in the meeting chaired by in-charge Randhawa, apart from Dotasara, opposition leader Tikaram Julie, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, AICC General Secretary Jitendra Singh were present. , Deputy Leader of Opposition Ramkesh Meena and senior leader C.P. Apart from Joshi, all three co-in-charges were present. According to sources, there was a lot of struggle regarding the alliance in the meeting that lasted for about two hours. It is being told that a big leader asked for an alliance, but after the refusal of others, it was decided not to form an alliance. Regarding familyism, it was said that if someone is strong then the ticket can be given.
Submit names on all seven seats
The names of the candidates were also discussed in the meeting. There was discussion about fielding new faces on some seats. There was brainstorming to decide on names for five out of seven seats, Dausa, Deoli-Uniara, Chaurasi, Salumber, and Khinvsar. In-charge Randhawa said that we have submitted names on all seven seats to the Central Election Committee. Here, in Jhunjhunu, supporters of a ticket contender raised slogans outside the Congress War Room.
Salumber: Narendra met CM, accepted the claim
Big leaders including the CM have become active on Monday to control the rebellion that started in BJP with the ticket distribution. Narendra Meena, who rebelled in Salumber, met CM Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday. After this, a statement was issued by the CMO claiming that Meena has been convinced. To remove Narendra’s displeasure, he was called to Jaipur by sending a charter plane. After the meeting, a photo was released by the CMO in the evening, in which Narendra is seen smiling with the CM. While talking to the magazine, Narendra said that he will hold a meeting with the workers on Tuesday. I will do whatever the workers say.
Protest continues on three seats, Commission notice to Ahuja
Former BJP candidate from Ramgarh constituency Jai Ahuja has said that he will contest the elections. Going to hold a meeting for this on Tuesday. Local leaders tried to persuade him, but things did not work out. The Election Department has also served him a notice for holding a meeting with his supporters. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara and former Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary met Bablu Chaudhary, who had announced to contest elections from Jhunjhunu seat, and tried to convince him, but things did not work out. Here another leader has also rebelled against BJP. On Monday also in Deoli-Uniara Vis area, two youths climbed on the water tank in protest against the BJP candidate.
