As suspense continued over the BJP’s nominee from Indore constituency, Lok Sabha Speaker and local MP Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday said she never sought poll ticket from the party in the last three decades. Asked about the delay in announcing her candidature, the eight-time MP from Indore said BJP leaders might be having “something” on their mind. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, in the Lok Sabha elections. The second woman to be Lok Sabha Speaker, Ms. Mahajan said the BJP has been fielding her from Indore on its own. “Possibly, BJP organisation leaders have something on their mind.

Source: The Hindu April 02, 2019 17:37 UTC