BJP reveals strategic move with early candidate list for Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, targeting lost constituencies. Three former ministers among the 39 chosen candidates. Read about their repositioning for victory.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its initial list of candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, displaying a strategic shift towards seats it lost in the past elections. The list includes 39 candidates, signifying the party’s commitment to regain its foothold.
Early Election Preparedness
Contrary to tradition, the BJP has released its candidate roster ahead of the poll schedule announcement, gaining a tactical edge over its main rival, the Congress, in terms of election preparedness and nominee selection.
Aiming for Lost Ground
The 39 constituencies featured on the list were surrendered by the BJP to the Congress during the last assembly polls in 2018. Among these, some seats had also been lost by the BJP in the 2013 elections.
Focused Faith in Candidates
The list demonstrates the BJP’s confidence in 14 candidates, including former state ministers who faced defeat in previous elections. Notably, Rajkumar Karrahe, who recently resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has also been included.
Prominent Contestants
The candidates encompass a diverse range of constituencies, including reserved seats. Notable candidates include Lalsingh Arya, Lalit Yadav, and Omprakash Dhurwey, who were state ministers and contenders in previous elections.
Implications and Challenges
The early release of the candidate list showcases the BJP’s determination to regain lost territories. However, this move also places pressure on the party to prove its mettle and strategize effectively in a bid to secure victory in the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections.
Here’s the information presented in a table format:
Constituency | Candidates |
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Central Bhopal | Dhruv Narayan Singh |
North Bhopal | Alok Sharma |
Gohad (SC) | Lalsingh Arya |
Pichhore | Pritam Lodhi |
Sabalgarh | Sarla Vijendra Rawat |
Sumawali | Adal Singh Kansana |
Chahoura | Priyanka Meena |
Chanderi | Jagannath Singh Raghuvanshi |
Banda | Veerendra Singh Lambardar |
Maharajpur | Kamakhya Pratap Singh |
Chhatarpur | Lalita Yadav |
Patharyia | Lakhan Patel |
Gunndaor-SC | Rajesh Kumar Verma |
Chitrakoot | Surendra Singh Gaharwar |
Pushrajgarh-ST | Heersingh Shyam |
Barwara-ST | Dhirendra Singh |
Bargi | Neeraj Thakur |
Jabalpur East | Anchal Sonkar |
Shahpura-ST | Omprakash Dhurwey |
Bichhiya- ST | Dr Vijay Anand Marawai |
Baihar-ST | Bhagat Singh Netam |
Barghat-ST | Kamal Maskole |
Gotegaon-SC | Mahendra Nagesh |
Saunsar | Nanabhau Mohod |
Pandhurna-ST | Prakash Uikey |
Multai | Chandrashekhar Deshmukh |
Bhainsdehi-ST | Mahendra Singh Chouhan |
Sonkatch-SC | Rajesh Sonkar |
Maheshwar-SC | Rajkumar Mev |
Kasrawad | Atmaram Patel |
Alirajpur-ST | Nagr Singh Chouhan |
Jhabua ST | Bhanua Bhuriya |
Petlawad-ST | Nirmala Bhuriya |
Kukshi ST | Jaydeep Patel |
Dharampuri-ST | Kalu Singh Thakur |
Rau | Madhua Verma |
Tarana-SC | Tarachand Goyal |
Ghatiya -SC | Satish Malivya |