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BJP workers stage sit‑in at Rajasthan state office over Shahpura candidate row
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:32 PM
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On Wednesday, a large group of BJP members from Shahpura constituency gathered outside the Rajasthan party headquarters, protesting the party’s candidate selection ahead of local elections.
On Wednesday, a sizable contingent of BJP workers from the Shahpura assembly segment converged on the Rajasthan party headquarters in Jaipur, staging a sit‑in outside the office of state president Madan Rathore.
The protest was triggered by growing discontent over the party’s candidate selection process ahead of the upcoming local body elections, with many grassroots members demanding a transparent and inclusive decision.
Party officials reported that the demonstration remained peaceful, with no incidents of violence or arrests, while senior leaders were urged to address the grievances before the polls.
The protest was triggered by growing discontent over the party’s candidate selection process ahead of the upcoming local body elections, with many grassroots members demanding a transparent and inclusive decision.
Party officials reported that the demonstration remained peaceful, with no incidents of violence or arrests, while senior leaders were urged to address the grievances before the polls.