Before the upcoming by-elections across seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, Congress has taken a significant step. Naresh Meena, who decided to contest independently from the Deoli-Uniara seat, has been promptly expelled from the party.
Despite warnings from the party, Naresh Meena filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the by-election in Deoli-Uniara and has been ousted following his refusal to withdraw.
This isn't Naresh Meena's first rebellion against Congress. Earlier, he contested the 2023 assembly elections from the Chhabra seat as a dissenter and faced a six-year expulsion from Rajasthan Congress by Sukhwinder Singh Randhawa. Although he returned during the Lok Sabha elections contemplating an independent bid, party leaders persuaded him back then.
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KC Meena chosen as candidate by Congress
Congress has officially nominated KC Meena for the Deoli-Uniara seat, where Naresh Meena was also vying for a ticket. Naresh Meena's expulsion could alienate a significant vote bank from Congress, potentially causing setbacks. Notably, National Democratic Party (RLP) chief Hanuman Beniwal has lent his backing to Naresh Meena.
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Seat vacated after Harish Meena's MP election
The Deoli-Uniara constituency fell vacant when Congress MLA Harish Chandra Meena became a Member of Parliament for Tonk-Sawai Madhopur. KC Meena has been fielded by Congress, while BJP has selected former MLA Rajendra Gurjar. Meanwhile, Naresh Meena continues to stand as a dissenter and an independent contender.
