North News
Chandigarh, August 23
Under growing pressure from senior leaders, the BJP is considering easing its “One Family, One Ticket” policy, which limits electoral nominations to one family member. This shift is driven by calls from key leaders urging the party to revisit the policy and adopt a more flexible approach to candidate selection. According to news outlet The Tribune, some senior leaders have appealed to the top leadership for a relaxation of this rule, aiming to secure Assembly tickets for their relatives ahead of the October 1 elections. Simultaneously, others are demonstrating their influence on the ground, further pushing the party to consider a one-time exemption. The BJP, seeking to avoid losing votes due to anti-incumbency, is contemplating replacing some leaders with fresh faces, raising hopes among political families eager for their relatives to contest.
Quoting a senior BJP leader, the news outlet reported that the party is grappling with balancing the “One Family, One Ticket” policy while satisfying influential political families. For instance, Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit’s daughter, Aarti Rao, has already declared her intention to run for office, with or without a party ticket. Similarly, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gujjar seeks a ticket for his son, and MP Dharambir Singh is keen for his son to join the Assembly race. Kiran Choudhry, poised to be elected to the Rajya Sabha, is also advocating for a ticket for her daughter, Shruti, a former MP. Additionally, MP Naveen Jindal’s mother, Savitri Jindal, a former minister, is hopeful of securing a ticket, The Tribune highlighted.
