The Adampur panchayat election results on Tuesday delivered a significant blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amidst the ongoing controversy involving Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma and senior BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi.
Election Results and Key Candidates
In a boost for supporters of Kuldeep Bishnoi, Jagatpat Agarwal—son of former sarpanch, the late Subhash Agarwal—emerged victorious in the election. Meanwhile, the BJP-backed candidate, Mohit Goyal, nephew of former minister Dr Kamal Gupta, finished third. The results reflect growing internal dissent within the party.
Controversy Background
The BJP is grappling with internal unease following remarks made by Rekha Sharma, in which she claimed that Bishnoi's father, Bhajan Lal, and Congress leader Chandramohan had won previous elections through hooliganism. Bishnoi demanded disciplinary action against Sharma, escalating the matter. The controversy further intensified when BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli initially threatened to issue a notice to Bishnoi, though he later indicated a willingness to resolve the issue through dialogue.
Vote Count and Analysis
In the election, Jagatpat Agarwal secured 2,543 votes, while Jagdish Bhadu garnered 1,894 votes. Despite an aggressive campaign by senior party leaders, the BJP-backed candidate Mohit Goyal managed only 840 votes. The results underscore the impact of internal strife on the party's electoral performance.
