The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its candidates for most seats in Uttar Pradesh, keeping its cards close to the chest for two constituencies so far. Among the mysterious is Kaiserganj, where the current MP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is consistently expressing his eagerness to continue, though no official nomination has come through despite the list releases.
When Brij Bhushan Singh was questioned about the Kaiserganj ticket, he quoted a verse from the Ramcharitmanas, stating, "Let's witness what destiny, crafted by the divine, holds." Merely two days ago, BJP disclosed its pick for Deoria but the suspense over Kaiserganj continues.
An incident that thrust Kaiserganj into the spotlight was when Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, then serving as president of the Indian Wrestling Federation, faced allegations of misconduct from female wrestlers. The ongoing legal battle this spawned might explain BJP's hesitation to declare its candidate for the seat.
Experts suggest the accusations against Brij Bhushan Singh from the female Olympic wrestlers might impact votes in Western UP and Haryana. Plus, elections for the Kaiserganj seat are scheduled for the fifth phase, so BJP might wait to assess the initial polling phases before making a decision. There's buzz that BJP might field Brij Bhushan Singh or perhaps his wife from Kaiserganj.
