In a surprising political move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided not to field Varun Gandhi from the Pilibhit constituency, nominating Minister Jitin Prasad from Uttar Pradesh instead. Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary, a member of Congress representing West Bengal's Behrampur, has openly invited Varun Gandhi to the Congress fold in response.
Chaudhary emphasized, 'Varun Gandhi should consider joining Congress. His impressive leadership skills and political acumen are tremendously valuable. The relationship with the Gandhi family might have influenced BJP's decision not to provide him a ticket. We welcome Varun Gandhi to join Congress and bring his vision for the nation.'
What Will Varun Gandhi Do Next?
The political future of Varun Gandhi is ripe with speculation following the BJP's decision. Will he align with Congress or another party, or run as an independent? Sources close to him suggest he does not plan to compete from Pilibhit, feeling betrayed by recent events. In contrast, Maneka Gandhi, Varun's mother, has been announced as the Sultanpur candidate by BJP.
Chaudhary's Open Offer
The conjecture around Varun Gandhi's next political step is rampant. Debates flare on social media, with netizens advising him to return to his roots—the Gandhi family or Congress. Amidst this milieu, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary presents an open proposition for Varun Gandhi to join Congress.