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Politics
BJP and Congress yet to announce candidates for Ajmer constituency
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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Both the BJP and Congress have not disclosed their candidates for the Ajmer seat, prompting internal tensions and a public dispute involving Hema Gehlot and Gyan Saraswat.
Ahead of the upcoming elections, the two major national parties have not released their candidate lists for the Ajmer parliamentary constituency in Rajasthan. The delay has fueled speculation among party workers and local leaders about the selection process.
Sources indicate that the lack of a clear announcement has triggered a row within the local political circles. The dispute became visible when Hema Gehlot, a party functionary, was seen tying a Rakhi to Gyan Saraswat, a move that was interpreted by some as a symbolic gesture and by others as a point of contention.
The incident has added to the pressure on both parties to finalize their nominations, as the Ajmer seat is considered strategically important in the state’s electoral landscape. Party officials have yet to comment publicly on the timing of their candidate announcements.
Observers suggest that the unresolved nominations could influence voter sentiment in the region, especially as the election calendar draws nearer. Both parties are expected to address the issue in the coming days to avoid further internal friction.
Sources indicate that the lack of a clear announcement has triggered a row within the local political circles. The dispute became visible when Hema Gehlot, a party functionary, was seen tying a Rakhi to Gyan Saraswat, a move that was interpreted by some as a symbolic gesture and by others as a point of contention.
The incident has added to the pressure on both parties to finalize their nominations, as the Ajmer seat is considered strategically important in the state’s electoral landscape. Party officials have yet to comment publicly on the timing of their candidate announcements.
Observers suggest that the unresolved nominations could influence voter sentiment in the region, especially as the election calendar draws nearer. Both parties are expected to address the issue in the coming days to avoid further internal friction.