Nilesh Kumbhani, a Congress leader from Surat, has disappeared, leaving his phone unreachable. This incident follows the BJP’s Mukesh Dalal being declared the winner in the party’s stronghold constituency. Dalal’s victory was announced after all rival candidates withdrew from the race.
The reason behind Kumbhani’s disappearance is unknown, but speculation suggests he may join the BJP. His nomination as a Lok Sabha candidate was previously rejected due to alleged discrepancies in his application.
Congress workers held a protest at Kumbhani’s Surat residence, holding placards condemning him as a ‘people’s traitor’ and ‘murderer of democracy.’ The police detained the protesters.