BJP Revamps Candidate List: 33 Sitting MPs Replaced, New Faces Emerge

The BJP has unveiled its first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, introducing significant changes in Assam and Chhattisgarh. While some sitting MPs have been retained, a notable number of new faces will represent the party in the upcoming polls.

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, announcing the names of 195 candidates, including 33 new faces replacing sitting MPs. The party has made significant changes in its candidate selection across several states, aiming to strengthen its position and secure a victory in the upcoming polls.

Assam: New Faces and Union Minister in the Fray

In Assam, the BJP has announced its candidates for 11 Lok Sabha seats, with a mix of sitting MPs and new faces. Parimal Suklabaidhya will contest from the Silchar constituency, while Amar Singh Tisso will represent the Autonomous District ST seat. Bijuli Kalita Medhi will contest from Gauhati, and Ranjit Dutta will vie for the Tezpur seat. Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal has been named as the candidate from Dibrugarh, replacing sitting MP Rameswar Teli.

Chhattisgarh: Four New Faces in the Race

The BJP's list for Chhattisgarh includes four new faces among its 11 candidates. Kamlesh Jangde will contest from Janjgir Champa SC constituency, replacing Guharam Ajgalley. Senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal will enter the fray from Raipur, while Roop Kumari Choudhary will represent Mahasamund. Bhojraj Nag has been nominated for the Kanker ST seat, replacing Mohan Mandavi.

Delhi: Fresh Candidates for Lok Sabha Seats

In Delhi, the BJP has named five candidates for Lok Sabha seats, with four of them replacing sitting MPs. Praveen Khandelwal will contest from Chandani Chowk, replacing Harsh Vardhan. Kamaljeet Sehrawat will represent West Delhi, while Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, will contest from New Delhi. Ramvir Singh Bidhuri has been named as the candidate for South Delhi, replacing Ramesh Bidhuri.

Gujarat: Changes in Key Constituencies

The BJP has announced its candidates for 15 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, dropping five sitting MPs. Rekhaben Hiteshbhai Choudhary will contest from Banaskantha, replacing Prabhatbhai Savabhai Patel. Dineshbhai Kidarbhai Makwana will represent Ahmedabad West SC seat, replacing Kirit Solanki. Union Minister Parshottam Rupala has been named as the candidate for Rajkot, while Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will contest from Porbandar. Rajpalsinh Mahendrasinh Jadhav will join the fray from Panchmahal, replacing Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod.

Jharkhand: New Faces in Hazaribagh and Lohardaga

In Jharkhand, the BJP has fielded Manish Jaiswal from Hazaribagh, currently held by Jayant Sinha. Samir Oraon will replace three-time MP Sudarshan Bhagat from the Lohardaga ST seat.

Madhya Pradesh: Seven Sitting MPs Replaced

The BJP has made significant changes in Madhya Pradesh, replacing seven sitting MPs with new faces. Bharat Singh Kushwaha will contest from Gwalior, replacing Vivek Narayan Shejwalker. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will represent Guna, replacing Krishnapal Singh Yadav. Lata Wankhede will contest from Sagar, Virendra Khatik from Tikamgarh SC, and Alok Sharma from Bhopal. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been named as the candidate from Vidisha, replacing Ramakant Bhargava. Anita Nagar Singh Chauhan will contest from Ratlam ST seat.

The BJP's first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls reflects the party's strategy to infuse fresh energy and strengthen its position in key states. With a mix of experienced leaders and new faces, the BJP aims to consolidate its support base and emerge victorious in the upcoming elections.