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Ex-Haryana BJP MLA Sobs Uncontrollably After Losing Ticket For Assembly Polls, ‘Ab Main Kya Karoon’

A former BJP MLA, Shashi Parmar, broke down after being denied a party ticket for the Haryana election. Despite being promised consideration, Parmar felt betrayed and questioned the party's decisions.

A former BJP MLA broke down in tears during an interview on Friday after being denied a party ticket from Haryana. Shashi Ranjan Parmar is seen responding to questions about his exclusion from the candidate list for the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls in a video. Parmar had been seeking a BJP candidacy from Bhiwani and Tosham.

"I had thought my name would be on the list," he says before choking up and breaking down into tears. Despite the interviewer’s efforts to comfort him by assuring him that the party and his constituency will recognise his value, Parmar continues to cry.

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"I had promised people my name was being considered. What do I do now? I feel helpless," the MLA said while sobbing. The interviewer urged him to stay strong for the party workers and voters, saying in Hindi, "Netaji, aap honsla rakhein" (Sir, please stay strong).

"What is happening to me...the way that I have been treated... I am in so much pain. What kind of decisions are being taken?" Parmar remarked.

Haryana Election 2024: Internal Squabbles In BJP

The BJP is facing an internal dispute after coming up with its first list of 67 candidates, with Minister Ranjit Chautala and MLA Lakshman Napa quitting after being denied tickets.

Chautala announced that he would run as an independent candidate, while Napa met with Congress leader Hooda at his residence and expressed his intention to join the party.

Haryana will go to the polls on October 5, with the vote counting on October 8. The deadline for filing nominations is September 12, followed by scrutiny on September 13. By September 16, candidates can withdraw their nominations.

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