BJP Turmoil in Gurgaon: Resignations Rock Ticket Distribution

BJP leader G L Sharma and prominent member Naveen Goyal, along with their supporters, resigned due to dissatisfaction with ticket distribution for Gurgaon and Badshahpur assembly constituencies. The resignations sparked protests among BJP workers, and Goyal plans to run as an independent candidate, underlining his commitment to Gurugram's people.

Angered by the ticket distribution for Gurgaon assembly constituency, BJP leader G L Sharma resigned on Friday along with his supporters.

Sources indicated that Sharma will join the Congress. Earlier, BJP leader Naveen Goyal, another ticket aspirant, also resigned with his supporters.

BJP workers also held a protest march against the ticket given to Rao Narbeer Singh from Badshahpur assembly constituency. The protesters, carrying banners, raised slogans and reached the BJP district office, Gurukamal.

On Thursday, State convener of BJP's Business Cell and state head of Environment Protection Department, Naveen Goyal, left the party and decided to contest the elections as an independent candidate. Over 100 party officials and workers also declared their departure from the party with him.

''By not giving me a ticket, the party has not only discriminated against me but also the people of Gurugram. They can cancel my ticket but cannot remove me from people's hearts,'' Goyal stated while interacting with media persons.

''I have served Gurugram and now as an independent candidate, I will contest the elections with everyone's support and aim to win,'' he added.

(With inputs from agencies.)