The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully persuaded independent candidates in Surat, Gujarat, to withdraw their nominations for the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for the party’s Mukeshkumar Dalal to become the first unopposed Lok Sabha candidate in 12 years. This move has ignited a debate about political ethics, with some accusing the BJP of stooping to a new low. However, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde defended the party’s actions, stating that it is legal and appropriate to request independent candidates to withdraw. He also criticized the Congress for making inappropriate remarks about the Constitution, which he believes has contributed to the decline in political discourse.
