IN PHOTOS: Navneet Rana`s candidature ruffles feathers in Mahayuti constituents

Updated On: 28 March, 2024 04:32 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing criticism from Mahayuti allies for nominating MP Navneet Rana from the Amravati Lok Sabha seat. Pics/ PTI & X

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing criticism from Mahayuti allies for nominating MP Navneet Rana from the Amravati Lok Sabha seat. Pics/ PTI & X

<p>Navneet Rana, the current Amravati MP, joined the BJP on Wednesday and was announced as the party`s candidate for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, sparking discontent among some ruling allies in Maharashtra.</p>

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Navneet Rana, the current Amravati MP, joined the BJP on Wednesday and was announced as the party`s candidate for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, sparking discontent among some ruling allies in Maharashtra.

<p>MLA Bacchu Kadu and former MP Anandrao Adsul expressed dismay over Rana`s candidature, terming it as a "downfall of democracy" and "political suicide," respectively.</p>

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MLA Bacchu Kadu and former MP Anandrao Adsul expressed dismay over Rana`s candidature, terming it as a "downfall of democracy" and "political suicide," respectively.

<p>Navneet Rana`s candidacy is marred by allegations of submitting a fake caste certificate, leading to legal proceedings and criticisms from various quarters.</p>

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Navneet Rana`s candidacy is marred by allegations of submitting a fake caste certificate, leading to legal proceedings and criticisms from various quarters.

<p>The opposition Congress party has fielded its sitting MLA Balwant Wankhede as a counter-candidate, signaling a competitive electoral battle in the Amravati constituency.</p>

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The opposition Congress party has fielded its sitting MLA Balwant Wankhede as a counter-candidate, signaling a competitive electoral battle in the Amravati constituency.

<p>Meanwhile, Rana urged unity among National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents and sought support for her candidacy emphasising the need for collective backing for the region`s development.</p>

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Meanwhile, Rana urged unity among National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents and sought support for her candidacy emphasising the need for collective backing for the region`s development.

<p>She highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s call for securing over 400 seats and expressed her aspiration that the Amravati constituency must contribute to the goal.</p>

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She highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s call for securing over 400 seats and expressed her aspiration that the Amravati constituency must contribute to the goal.

<p>Rana, a former actor turned politician, pledged to continue serving the area despite facing challenges and controversies, including the recent caste certificate dispute.</p>

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Rana, a former actor turned politician, pledged to continue serving the area despite facing challenges and controversies, including the recent caste certificate dispute.

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