All eyes are on Varun Gandhi as speculation mounts over his political future ahead of the crucial elections.
The three-time BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit has reportedly sent feelers that he may contest independently without a party ticket.
In a sign he is keeping his options open, Gandhi’s representatives are said to have procured nomination forms from the poll body.
But state BJP leaders are said to be vehemently opposed to his re-nomination, possibly irking the dissenting voice within the party.
Gandhi has not stopped criticizing even the state government and alluded to challenges for his ally-turned-foe, Yogi Adityanath.
As the BJP manoeuvres candidates, will the maverick politician stay put or chart a rebellious path? All bets are off till the pivotal central committee meeting.
His supporters hope the party heeds the popular leader to capitalize on his winning streak. But dissidence carries risks in today’s polarized era.
As political chessboards in UP shape up, Varun Gandhi’s next moves will be scrutinized for signs of what’s to come in this thriller.
