The removal of BJP leader and former Zila Parishad (ZP) chairperson Parvesh Rana has triggered a fresh political controversy within the party in Karnal. Her husband, Sohan Singh Rana, has accused several BJP leaders, including Assandh MLA Yogendra Rana, of orchestrating her ouster through a no-confidence motion.
No-Confidence Motion Leads to Removal
Parvesh Rana was removed from the post after 17 out of the total ZP members voted against her during a floor test on July 23. In her absence, vice-chairperson Reena Rani has been appointed as officiating chairperson. The motion was passed despite her absence, leading to allegations of a conspiracy.
Sohan Singh Rana convened a mahapanchayat of the Rajput community at Maharana Pratap Bhawan in Sector 8 on Saturday, where attendees expressed anger towards the Assandh MLA. He claimed that four BJP leaders were responsible for his wife's removal, with Yogendra Rana playing a key role.
Allegations of Corruption and Favoritism
According to Sohan Singh Rana, his wife was removed because she refused to allow corruption in the functioning of the Zila Parishad. “We did not allow anyone to indulge in corruption. We ensured that grants were distributed equally across all areas,” he said. He further alleged that the Assandh MLA publicly claimed to support them while conspiring behind the scenes.
Sohan Singh Rana stated that he would raise the issue before Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, BJP state president Archana Gupta, and district president Parveen Lather. Meanwhile, members of the Rajput community gathered at MLA Rana's residence to express their support for him.
MLA Yogendra Rana Denies Conspiracy
Responding to the allegations, Yogendra Rana denied any involvement and rejected claims of a conspiracy. “I have not hatched any conspiracy. A meeting of all ZP members was held recently, but no consensus could be reached. In the presence of all Karnal district MLAs, Sohan Singh Rana insisted on allocating grants only to her close associates. As a result, the members passed a no-confidence motion, leading to her removal,” the MLA explained.
The internal rift highlights growing tensions within the BJP in Karnal, with both sides rallying community support. The issue is expected to be taken up by senior party leaders to prevent further damage.
