Surat | The challenges for Congress, which is struggling for its existence, are increasing continuously in Gujarat. Before the elections, many senior Congress leaders and MLAs have joined BJP. Now the cancellation of nomination of Nilesh Kumbhani, the candidate from Surat Lok Sabha seat of South Gujarat, is a big blow for the Congress.
Due to the switching off of Nilesh Kumbhani’s phone, the discussion about his joining BJP has intensified. After the nomination was canceled yesterday, Congress leader Aslam Cyclewala had alleged that Nilesh Kumbhani had made the candidature deal by taking BJP money. There is discussion that from the selection of the candidate till the cancellation of nomination, a big game was played, in which the state Congress leadership was negligent. After the cancellation of Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination, this will be the first time in its 73-year history that Congress will not be able to contest elections from Surat.
There is talk of Nilesh Kumbhani having cordial relations with former Congress and current BJP leaders. From Surat to the state level, there is discussion whether a game has been played with Nilesh Kumbhani or whether Nilesh Kumbhani has played a game with Congress. After the cancellation of Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination, there is also a discussion that BJP candidate can win unopposed from Surat Lok Sabha seat. On the other hand, Nilesh Kumbhani’s mobile keeps switching off. There is talk that Nilesh Kumbhani may join BJP. However, this discussion has not received any concrete support. But due to Nilesh Kumbhani’s phone being switched off, many arguments have started.
