#Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed
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easterneyenews · 5 months ago
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every-day-updates · 7 months ago
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Inside Story: How BJP's Tactical Move Secured Victory in Surat
Have you ever wondered about the intricate strategies and behind-the-scenes actions that shape election outcomes? The recent events in Surat Lok Sabha constituency provide a fascinating glimpse into the political maneuvering that can alter the course of an election.
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It all began with a seemingly routine objection raised by Dinesh Jodhani, the BJP candidate's agent, regarding the signatures on the nomination papers of Nilesh Kumbhani, the Congress nominee, and Suresh Padsala, a dummy candidate of the same party. Jodhani alleged that the signatures had been forged, setting off a chain of events that ultimately led to the declaration of BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal as the winner without contest.
What followed was a meticulously orchestrated sequence of actions. Affidavits disowning the signatures on Kumbhani and Padsala's nomination forms surfaced, duly notarized by a member of the Surat City BJP legal cell. Kiran Ghoghari, the legal cell member, clarified that he had assisted the proposers in disowning the signatures purely in a professional capacity, charging a fee higher than his usual rate.
The crux of the matter lay in the validity of the signatures. Kumbhani had submitted signatures of his relatives and associates as his proposers, but objections raised by the BJP agent led to a special hearing conducted by Saurabh Parghi, the District Election Officer and Collector of Surat. The proposers, who were initially reported missing, later surfaced and affirmed on camera that they had not signed the nomination forms.
Despite attempts by Kumbhani to argue discrepancies and even alleging the kidnapping of his proposers, the evidence presented by the BJP's legal team proved compelling enough for Parghi to reject the Congress nomination.
Interestingly, amidst the political drama, a photograph of Abdul Hamid Khan, a candidate who withdrew from the race, alongside Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil circulated on social media. Khan clarified that his decision to withdraw was voluntary, devoid of any external pressure, and his interaction with Paatil was merely a customary photo-op.
The unfolding events in Surat underscore the intricate dynamics and tactical maneuvers that often determine electoral outcomes. Behind the scenes, legal scrutiny, strategic objections, and political alliances shape the narrative, ultimately influencing the course of democracy.
In the end, Surat was won not just by the declaration of a candidate as elected unopposed, but by the careful orchestration of legal procedures and political strategies, showcasing the power of meticulous planning in the realm of electoral politics.
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