BJP, Congress leaders seek tickets for their children in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: In poll-bound Rajasthan, leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress are lobbying for tickets for their children in a bid to pass their political legacy to the next generation.

Around 15 leaders from both parties have publicly sought tickets for their children for the December 7 assembly elections. Prominent among them are state labour minister Jaswant Yadav, tribal area development minister Nandlal Meena, Congress leader Narayan Singh and his party colleague Pradhyuman Singh.

Yadav is seeking a ticket for his son Mohit from Behror. “Mohit is more talented, qualified and winnable than me. He managed the entire Lok Sabha bypolls. Opportunity should be given who is winnable and talented.”

Panchayati raj and rural development minister Rajendra Rathore is seeking a ticket for his son Parakram from Taranagar.

Former deputy assembly speaker Rao Rajendra Singh, is seeking a ticket for his son Devayush Singh from Shahpura.

BJP MLA Narpat Singh Rajvi is batting for his son Abhimanyu, who has claimed the legacy of his grandfather Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. Abhimanyu says he would not like to contest from Vidyadhar Nagar , his father’s constituency. “My family has stood by the BJP when other Rajputs are leaving the party. We deserve two tickets,” he said.