Haryana CM Nayab Saini not given much say in ticket allocation process: BJP leader Karan Dev Kamboj

BJP leaders in Haryana dissent over ticket distribution, with Chief Minister Nayab Saini allegedly sidelined in the process.

With the ruling BJP in Haryana facing dissent from some of its leaders over poll ticket distribution, party leader Karan Dev Kamboj on Wednesday (September 11, 2024) said Chief Minister Nayab Saini had not been "given much say" in the ticket allocation process.

Former Minister Kamboj, who last week stepped down as the State unit's OBC Morcha chief after being denied ticket to contest the October 5 Assembly polls, claimed many party leaders who deserved to be given tickets have been ignored.

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"When the BJP made Nayab Saini the Chief Minister, the party's graph went up. But while picking up candidates, the CM has not been given much say in ticket allocation...The rebellion, which we are seeing on many seats, could have been prevented," he claimed.

Mr. Kamboj, who like Mr. Saini hails from the OBC community, said he has not yet resigned from the BJP's primary membership and that his supporters will take a call on his next move. He was eyeing a ticket from Indri and Radaur segments.

The BJP leader claimed that the party rewarded many new entrants and turncoats with tickets while ignoring those who have been working for years.

Shortly after the BJP had come out with its first list of 67 candidates last week, the party faced rebellion with Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and MLA Lakshman Dass Napa who were denied ticket quitting the party.