BJP’S RUPALA FILES NOMINATION PAPERS
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, vying for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat on the BJP ticket, filed his nomination papers on Tuesday in the presence of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other senior BJP leaders. The candidate, facing vehement Kshatriya backlash, led a rally in Rajkot and expressed confidence in garnering substantial support from the Kshatriya community.
Amidst chants and fervour, Rupala began his campaign day by paying obeisance at the Jagannath Temple on Yagnik Road, followed by a grand procession to Bahumali Bhavan Chowk where he formally submitted his nomination papers. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, Rupala extended gratitude to Kshatriya community leaders present and appealed for their wholehearted support towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming elections.
Vijay Rupani, endorsing Rupala's candidacy, highlighted the extensive participation of BJP leaders and workers during the nomination filing ceremony and emphasised on the ongoing negotiations with the Kshatriya community in Gandhinagar. He expressed optimism and hoped that the community would prioritise the nation's interests while making their electoral decisions.
Rupani dismissed concerns over Congress candidate Paresh Dhanani, representing the Leuva Patel community, pitted against Rupala, asserting that the electorate's unwavering support would secure another term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rupala's campaign has been embroiled in controversy following his contentious remarks, which drew criticism from the Kshatriya community. However, his strategic outreach efforts, including the grand rally and endorsements from senior party members, highlight his determination to consolidate support ahead of the crucial polling day.
The Rajkot Lok Sabha seat has emerged as a battleground, witnessing intense political manoeuvring and rivalries as candidates vie for supremacy in one of Gujarat's key constituencies. With both the BJP and Congress deploying formidable strategies and rallying diverse support bases, the electoral landscape promises to be fiercely competitive.