Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh‘s mother Pratima Devi has put in her candidature for the Karakat constituency in the Lok Sabha elections. Concerns have been aroused by this development since her son, Pawan Singh is a BJP member and planned to stand for election Independently.
Strategic Nomination: A Calculated Move?
There was a lot of conjecture over Pratima Devi’s motivations for filing her nomination as an Independent on Tuesday. The biggest concern seems to be the possible BJP disciplinary consequences Pawan Singh would encounter if he continues to compete. Pawan Singh appears to be attempting to negotiate the political landscape without openly opposing his party by having his mother run for office.
Background: BJP and Pawan Singh’s Political Ambitions
Renowned in the Bhojpuri film business, Pawan Singh has been a frequent member of the BJP. Given his popularity and influence, the party saw a major boost upon his debut into politics. The current state of affairs, however, points to a potential contradiction between his political goals and party orders, which resulted in his mother’s calculated nomination.
NDA’s Stand: Upendra Kushwaha as the Candidate
Upendra Kushwaha, a former Union minister, has been nominated by the NDA for the Karakat seat. Kushwaha, the leader of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, is a strong candidate with an extensive amount of political knowledge.
Silence from Singh and Devi: What It Means
Regarding this action, neither Pawan Singh nor Pratima Devi have released any remarks in the media. This lack of communication has only served to heighten rumours regarding Pawan Singh’s underlying plan and future moves within the BJP.