Congress Workers Express Frustration as Indore Candidate Akshay Kanti Bam Joins BJP Before Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Today, Mr. Bam withdrew his nomination papers and joined the BJP. Following the news, there are reports that Congress party workers are upset that the leadership did not take into account their request not to field a candidate like Mr. Bam, whom they consider to be “unreliable”.

A visibly upset Congress worker expressed his frustration to reporters, stating that he had warned senior party leaders about Mr. Bam being the type of person who would later withdraw his candidacy under pressure from the BJP. The worker expressed his disappointment, indicating that he had urged the party to give the ticket to a loyal and dedicated party worker, and not to someone like Mr. Bam, whom he deemed to be motivated by money.

He highlighted the importance of trusting and giving opportunities to long-serving party workers, suggesting that it was critical for the party to maintain their faith and support. Following Mr. Bam’s move, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya posted a picture with him, officially welcoming him to the BJP.

Former Chief Minister and BJP nominee from the Vidisha seat, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, took the opportunity to take a dig at the Congress, remarking on the declining faith and loyalty within the party, particularly noting that even candidates were now opting to leave. He emphasized the trust and support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, showcasing the divisive situation within the Congress party.

The shift in allegiances also extends to Indore, where a Congress candidate for the Lok Sabha joined the BJP. The region is set to vote in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 13, along with seven other parliamentary seats in the state.

The elections in Madhya Pradesh are being conducted in four phases, with the votes scheduled to be counted on June 4. With 29 Lok Sabha constituencies, Madhya Pradesh ranks as the sixth-largest state in terms of parliamentary representation, with 10 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.