BJP MP Varun Gandhi — all but benched in this Lok Sabha poll cycle after he was denied a ticket by his party from his constituency, Pilibhit — penned an emotional note to his voters, emphasising his old bonds with them, but giving no hint as to his political future.
Sharing the letter on X, Mr. Gandhi said that his relationship with Pilibhit was “one of love and trust which is far above any political calculations”.
The BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh Public Works Minister Jitin Prasada as its candidate from Pilibhit, replacing Mr. Gandhi who has been vocal against his own government several times on issues such as inflation, unemployment, and farmers’ woes. Mr. Prasada filed his nomination papers for the Pilibhit seat on March 27; Mr. Gandhi did not file at all, despite speculation that he might file as an Independent candidate.
