RS polls: BJP candidates from MP file nominations

Bhopal: The BJP’s two Rajya Sabha candidates from Madhya Pradesh — party national general secretary Tarun Chugh and senior organisational leader Rajneesh Agrawal — filed their nomination papers on Saturday in the presence of Chief minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal, ministers and senior party functionaries, with the ruling party putting up a show of organisational unity ahead of the biennial polls.

Before filing nominations at the Assembly complex, the candidates, accompanied by senior leaders, visited the BJP state headquarters and paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. A large number of party workers from across the state were also present during the filing process.

Reiterating his commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat,” Chugh said the confidence shown by the party in an “ordinary karyakarta” was both a matter of pride and a huge responsibility. Thanking Prime Minister Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility, Chugh said he would work with “complete sincerity, honesty and commitment” for both the organisation and Madhya Pradesh.

Recalling his long association with the state as a former organisational expansion in-charge, Chugh said representing Madhya Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha was a matter of honour. “BJP is a cadre-based organisation where dedication, hard work and commitment to organisational values are always recognised,” he said.

Chief minister Mohan Yadav said both candidates would effectively raise Madhya Pradesh’s interests in Parliament while contributing to parliamentary affairs and strengthening the organisation. State BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal described the nominations as a reflection of the party’s emphasis on grassroots workers and organisational commitment.

Party leaders repeatedly underlined the BJP’s “worker-based culture,” contrasting it with what they termed “dynastic politics” in opposition parties. The filing of nominations also witnessed enthusiastic participation by party workers, many of whom described the selections as recognition for long years of organisational work within the party.