Facing protests by supporters of disgruntled party leaders since the release of its nominations, the Congress on Wednesday replaced its candidates for four more seats in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.
In a communication dated October 25, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) fielded Ajab Singh Kushwah from Sumawali in place of Kuldeep Sikarwar; Virendra Belvanshi from Pipariya in place of Guru Charan Khare; Murli Morwal from Badnagar in place of Rajendra Singh Solanki; and Virender Singh Solanki from Jaora in place of Himmat Shrimal.
An emotional Mr. Sikarwar held Mr. Nath responsible for the cancellation of his candidature. “Why did they give me a ticket in the first place? But when they gave me a ticket, this [replacing me] is an insult to me and the people of Sumawali. I hold Kamal Nath-ji responsible for this. I was not even informed about the decision,” he said, adding that he would still contest in the election.
