Another BJP leader to fight as Independent

March 24, 2014 11:55

Upset over being denied a ticket, former Union minister and Vice President of BJP Kisan Morcha Subhash Maharia today decided to contest as an Independent from Sikar constituency in Rajasthan.

Maharia's announcement comes close on the heels of party veteran Jaswant Singh's decision to fight as an independent from Barmer after being denied a party ticket. Maharia said he would file nomination on March 26 with the support of Sarv Samaj Mahapanchayat.

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