Varun Gandhi not getting the BJP ticket has intensified speculations about his political journey, ranging from joining Congress to contesting elections as an independent candidate or forming an alliance with other parties like Samajwadi Party (SP). Are included. Varun Gandhi, currently the BJP MP from Pilibhit, was unexpectedly dropped from the list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, leading to various speculations about his next move.
Eager to take advantage of the opportunity, the Congress party has openly expressed its desire to welcome Varun Gandhi into its fold. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Congress candidate from the Berhampur constituency, praised Varun’s education and clean image, suggesting that the BJP may have denied him a ticket because of his family ties with the Gandhi family. However, Varun Gandhi’s reaction to these proposals is unknown. Speculation is also rife on social media platforms, where people are giving different opinions on Varun’s possible political affiliations. While some are suggesting a return to the Congress and even contesting elections from the family bastion Amethi or Rae Bareli, others are speculating about his alliance with regional parties like the Samajwadi Party.
On BJP MP Varun Gandhi not getting Lok Sabha ticket from BJP, Congress candidate from Berhampur seat Adhir Ranjan Choudhary said, “He should come here. We will be happy. He is an educated person. He has a clean image. BJP did not give him ticket.” ticket because he belongs to the Gandhi family. I think he should come (to Congress).
#WATCH , Murshidabad, West Bengal: On BJP MP Varun Gandhi not getting a Lok Sabha ticket from BJP, Congress candidate from Berhampore constituency Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, “He should come here. We would be happy. He is an educated man. He has a clean image. BJP denied him a… pic.twitter.com/2RifTmMMdz
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Notably, Varun Gandhi had already purchased nomination papers to contest from Pilibhit as a BJP candidate, indicating his readiness to enter the electoral fray once again. However, with the deadline for filing nominations approaching, uncertainty looms over Varun Gandhi’s next move.
Amidst this speculation, Samajwadi Party’s stance regarding Varun Gandhi remains unclear. Although there were initial speculations that he might join SP and contest the elections under its banner, the party has already fielded its candidate from Pilibhit. Nevertheless, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav recently wished Varun Gandhi during a television programme, indicating a soft stance towards him.