Millennium Post (Kolkata)

Maneka Gandhi accepts BJP’s decision on Varun

- OUR CORRESPOND­ENT

Senior BJP leader Maneka Gandhi put rest to the speculatio­ns about his son contesting election as independen­t candidate from anyother constituen­cy when she said that “they are not considerin­g this option.”

In response to the cancellati­on of Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi’s ticket, his mother Maneka said they accept party’s decision. “Whatever decision the BJP has taken we respect that,” she said.

Maneka Gandhi commended Varun Gandhi’s contributi­ons as a Member of Parliament, asserting their commitment to continue working for the country’s welfare regardless of future roles.

Responding to queries about Varun Gandhi contesting elections independen­tly, she firmly stated that it was not something they would consider.

Varun Gandhi, who represents the Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituen­cy, has distanced himself from the area following the denial of his ticket. Notably, his absence at a recent event attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Pilibhit surprised many, marking a departure from his usual presence in such gatherings.

This marks the first time in 35 years that neither Maneka Gandhi nor Varun Gandhi, both prominent figures in Pilibhit, are contesting elections from the constituen­cy.

The BJP has nominated State Public Works Minister Jitin Prasad as Varun Gandhi’s replacemen­t.

Despite the setback, Varun Gandhi expressed his continued connection with the people of Pilibhit through an emotional open letter following the ticket cancellati­on.

Speculatio­n about Varun Gandhi’s potential return to Pilibhit for the BJP’s election campaign arose, but his absence from recent events has left local leaders and the public disappoint­ed.

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to hold a public meeting in Pilibhit on April 9, there is anticipati­on among locals for Varun’s attendance, although it remains uncertain.

She commended Varun Gandhi’s contributi­ons as an MP, asserting their commitment to continue working for country’s welfare

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