Damoh bypoll loss sparks factionalism in BJP in Madhya Pradesh
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Chennai: Counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu assembly and the bypoll for the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha in Chennai on Sunday, May 02, April, 2021.(Photo:parthi bhan /IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Bhopal, May 11 : The BJP s defeat in the Damoh bypoll and the action taken against those involved in anti-party activities have increased factionalism in the party. As a result, social media has become a battleground for the warring factions.
BJP s Rahul Lodhi had to bite the dust against Congress candidate Ajay Tandon in Madhya Pradesh s Damoh by-election the result of which was declared on May 2. Taking the defeat seriously, the BJP has iniated action against those involved in anti-party activities. Five divisional president and a former minister s son Siddharth Malaiya have been suspended from the party, while former minister Jayant Malaiya
After Madhya Pradesh Bypoll Defeat, BJP Suspends 6 and Sends Notice to Ex-Minister
The BJP s losing candidate from Damoh, Rahul Singh Lodhi had alleged that massive internal sabotage by Jayant Malaiya and others had led to his defeat.
Lodhi had previously defeated Malaiya in the 2018 assembly elections as a Congress candidate. Photo: PTI
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Bhopal: After facing defeat in the Damoh Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP’s state unit has issued a show-cause notice to former minister Jayant Malaiya for indulging in “anti-party activities” and suspended the primary membership of his son and five mandal presidents, a party functionary said on Saturday.
Bypoll defeat: Madhya Pradesh BJP suspends 6, gives notice to ex-minister
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The Congress on Sunday retained the Damoh Assembly seat with the party candidate Ajay Tandon defeating his former colleague and nearest BJP rival Rahul Singh Lodhi by a margin of 17,097 votes.
After facing defeat in Damoh Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP s state unit has issued a show-cause notice to former minister Jayant Malaiya for indulging in anti-party activities and suspended the primary membership of his son and five mandal presidents, a party functionary said on Saturday.
The Congress on Sunday retained the Damoh Assembly seat with the party candidate Ajay Tandon defeating his former colleague and nearest BJP rival Rahul Singh Lodhi by a margin of 17,097 votes.
Former minister Jayant Malaiya has been accused of indulging in anti-party activities . (File photo)
Bhopal:
After facing defeat in Damoh Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP s state unit has issued a show-cause notice to former minister Jayant Malaiya for indulging in anti-party activities and suspended the primary membership of his son and five mandal presidents, a party functionary said on Saturday.
The Congress on Sunday retained the Damoh Assembly seat with the party candidate Ajay Tandon defeating his former colleague and nearest BJP rival Rahul Singh Lodhi by a margin of 17,097 votes.
Mr Lodhi had later alleged that massive internal sabotage by Mr Malaiya (74) and others had led to his defeat.
By-election for Damoh assembly constituency splits MP BJP into two groups
The seat of Damoh fell vacant after Congress MLA Rahul Lodhi resigned from the membership of the party and joined BJP in October 2020.
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MLA Rahul Lodhi (left), Ex Cabinet Minister Jayant Malaiya (right) (Source: Facebook)
Voting for the by-election at Damoh Assembly in Madhya Pradesh will be held on April 17, the Election Commission (EC) announced on Tuesday. The election result will be declared on May 2.
The seat of Damoh fell vacant after Congress MLA Rahul Lodhi resigned from the membership of the party and joined BJP in October 2020.