The Mystery of BJP's Silence: Who Will Replace Gautam Gambhir in Delhi?

 The party has kept its cards close to its chest, refraining from announcing candidates for two key seats in the national capital. And as the suspense deepens, some reports suggest that the party may be waiting for the Congress's list of candidates.

Suspense over East Delhi and North West Delhi Seats

Out of the seven seats in Delhi, BJP has revealed its candidates for five. However, the party has kept mum about the remaining two - East Delhi and North West Delhi. These are the seats currently held by cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir and singer Hans Raj Hans respectively. The question remains, why has BJP held back on announcing candidates for these two seats?

Gautam Gambhir's Political Retreat

Gautam Gambhir, an acclaimed cricketer who transitioned into politics, has publicly declared his intention to step away from the political arena. He has reportedly requested the party's national president, JP Nadda, to relieve him of his political responsibilities so he can focus on his commitments to cricket. His announcement has sparked discussions among political circles and public alike about who will be fielded from his constituency, East Delhi.

The Strained Relations

Rumours suggest that Gambhir's relationship with local leaders has been less than cordial. In one instance, he had a heated exchange with a BJP MLA in front of the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. Several party leaders have also raised concerns about his behaviour and his apparent distance from political activities on party platforms.

While Gambhir's own announcement to step away from politics has put to rest the speculations about his ticket being cut, it has sparked a new debate - if not Gambhir, then who?

Possible Reasons for Delay

There are several theories floating around regarding BJP's delay in announcing candidates for these two crucial seats. Some suggest that the party might be waiting for the Congress to reveal its list of candidates. The party could be strategizing to field a strong candidate against a potentially strong Congress nominee.

In the high-stakes game of politics, every move is calculated and every silence speaks volumes. As the nation awaits the BJP's announcement for the two remaining seats in Delhi, the political drama continues to unfold. Whether the party is waiting for the Congress's move or has other strategies up its sleeve, only time will tell.

The political journey of Gautam Gambhir, from being a celebrated cricketer to a politician, and now his decision to step away from politics, continues to make headlines. His decision has left a vacuum in East Delhi, and the anticipation of who will step into his shoes continues to build.

While the mystery of BJP's silence on the two crucial Delhi seats remains unsolved, one thing is certain - the upcoming elections promise to be a thrilling contest, full of surprises and suspense.

-Daisy