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After Gambhir, BJP MP Jayant Sinha Opts Out Of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Jayant Sinha announced on Saturday that he has asked party president JP Nadda to release him from his direct electoral responsibilities

Jayant Sinha
Jayant Sinha

BJP MP Jayant Sinha has asked party president JP Nadda to let him step back from direct electoral duties, making him the latest addition to the list of party leaders skipping the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sinha, who represents Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, is the second BJP MP to opt out after Gautam Gambhir’s earlier announcement.

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In a statement on his official platform, the Member of Parliament representing Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, expressed “I have requested Honourable Party President JP Nadda to relieve me of my direct electoral duties so that I can focus my efforts on combating global climate change in Bharat and around the world. Of course, I will continue to work with the party on economic and governance issues.”

The announcements come as there are rumors that these two leaders might not be chosen as candidates for the 2024 elections. The BJP is reportedly thinking of selecting new leaders for tickets, and some current MPs have indicated they want to focus on other organizational tasks.

Also Read: Gautam Gambhir Quitting Politics? Requested Nadda To Relieve Him

The BJP is set to announce its first list of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, which will include key figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The party held lengthy overnight meetings in Delhi, including one led by the Prime Minister at his residence from 11 pm Thursday to 4 am Friday.

Earlier today, BJP’s East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir announced that he has requested the party to release him from political responsibilities so that he can concentrate on his upcoming cricket commitments.

Also Read: Gautam Gambhir’s Political League: 3 Significant Contributions Made By Him As An MP

(This is a developing story)

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Aniket Raj


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