BJP taking no chances against Congress in Raj Assembly polls
The Statesman|October 11, 2023
Seeks to put Cong on back foot by fielding big names in the form of seven Members of Parliament
BJP taking no chances against Congress in Raj Assembly polls

The first list of the BJP for the Rajasthan Assembly polls has put an end to all speculation. As expected, seven MPs have been fielded on different seats to counter reports that the BJP is facing a tough fight against the Congress in these elections due to the strong social welfare policies announced by the Congress.

Sources said that the BJP’s surveys mentioned that there was a tough fight even though the party had a upper hand in the state.

So, the party has not taken any risk and is aiming at getting a good number of Assembly seats this time.

The BJP has tried to put the Congress on the back foot by fielding big names in the form of seven MPs.

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