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Congress Faces Setback in Indore as Candidate Withdraws and Joins BJP

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Big blow to Congress in Indore as Lok Sabha candidate switches to BJP, stirring up political drama!

In a surprising turn of events, the Congress party faced a significant setback in Indore as its Lok Sabha candidate, Akshay Kanti Bam, withdrew his nomination, leaving the party in a state of shock and confusion. To add fuel to the fire, Bam promptly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), causing a stir in the political landscape. The abrupt exit of Bam from the Congress camp has sparked speculation and raised eyebrows among party workers and leaders.

The move comes as a blow to Congress just before the Lok Sabha elections, further complicating their electoral strategy in Indore. The switch of allegiance by Bam highlights the intense rivalries and shifting alliances prevalent in Indian politics. As Congress grapples with this unexpected turn of events, the BJP gains an edge in the crucial Indore constituency.

In the midst of the chaos, political commentators and analysts are closely watching the unfolding drama, predicting a tight and fiercely contested electoral battle in Indore. The shifting loyalties and last-minute surprises have added an element of unpredictability to the upcoming elections, keeping voters and political enthusiasts on edge.

Indore has emerged as a hotspot of political activities, with candidates making strategic moves and alliances to secure their positions. The dynamics in the region are ever-evolving, making it a battleground of ideologies and power struggles. As the election date draws near, all eyes will be on Indore to see how the political landscape transforms in the aftermath of Bam's dramatic exit and entry into the BJP camp.

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Setback for Congress as Indore Lok Sabha candidate Akshay Bam ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: Indore collector Ashish Singh confirmed that Bam has withdrawn his nomination.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Big setback to Congress! Akshay Bam ... (Livemint)

Soon after withdrawing his nomination from Indore, Akshay Bam joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Madhya Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Kailash ...

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Another Surat? Congress's Indore Lok Sabha candidate Akshay ... (Times of India)

Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew from Indore candidacy to join another party. Nilesh Kumbhani of Surat faced suspension for alleged BJP ties, leading to reje.

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Upset Congress Workers' "Told You So" After Indore Candidate ... (NDTV)

The abrupt exit of the Congress's Indore candidate Akshay Kanti Bam for the Lok Sabha elections has left the party wondering why he took that step.

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Congress' Indore candidate Akshay Bam withdraws nomination ... (Business Standard)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Akshay Kanti Bam, the Congress candidate from Indore, withdrew his nomination on Monday.

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Indore Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam withdraws ... (Hindustan Times)

Confirming the development, cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, Kailash Vijayvargiya welcomed Bam into the party.

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After Surat, another jolt to Congress as its Indore candidate ... (The Indian Express)

BJP spokesperson Hitesh Bajpai claimed that Bam "was disgruntled by the loot, exploitation and non-cooperation of senior Congress leaders”.

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LS polls: Congress' Indore candidate withdraws nomination, could ... (Business Standard)

MP Lok Sabha Elections: Besides Indore, seven more seats in Madhya Pradesh will go to the polls on May 13, concluding elections to the state's 29 seats.

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Setback for Congress in Indore, Smriti Irani files nomination, and ... (India Today)

The Congress witnessed another setback after Surat as party candidate for the Indore Lok Sabha seat withdrew his candidature and joined the BJP.

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Indore Lok Sabha seat Congress candidate withdraws nomination ... (The Hindu)

Indore Congress candidate Akshay Bam withdraws nomination, welcomed by BJP; set to join party soon, challenging BJP MP in Lok Sabha.

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Indore Lok Sabha Seat: इंदौर को सूरत बनाने की थी कोशिश पर होगा मतदान ... (Nai Dunia)

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Surat Replay: Congress Loses 2nd Candidate Just Before Vote - He ... (NDTV)

In a big setback to Congress, its Lok Sabha candidate from Indore, Akshay Bam, dropped out of the race and joined BJP, just days before the constituency ...

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Ahead of poll, Congress candidate for Indore withdraws, joins BJP (Times of India)

India News: INDORE: Congress suffered a stunning blow as its Indore candidate Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination for the LS polls and joined BJP on ...

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For first time ever, Congress has no candidate in Indore (Times of India)

INDORE: In a stunning blow to Congress, its Indore candidate Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination for the Lok Sabha election on Monday morning and ...

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Jitu Patwari's big charge against BJP: Cong's Indore candidate ... (Business Today)

Patwari claimed at a rally that Bam was "threatened and tortured" after which he withdrew his nomination.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress' Akshay Bam withdraws ... (Deccan Herald)

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya with Congress nominee from Madhya Pradesh's Indore Lok Sabha constituency— Akshay Kanti Bam. Credit: X/@KailashOnline.

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