Political career of Pragya Thakur, acquitted in Malegaon blast case, may not see resurgence, claim BJP party members
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Pragya Singh Thakur, a political novice, made headlines in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when she was launched by the BJP in the Bhopal constituency. The decision to nominate her was strategic, as the party aimed to settle political scores with veteran Congress leader Digvijay Singh [1].
Despite her candidature being declared at the last moment, Pragya Singh managed to secure a significant victory over Digvijay Singh, winning by a substantial margin. However, her campaign was minimal, lasting less than a week [2].
The victory, however, was short-lived. Pragya Singh's political career began to sag due to several factors. Her controversial remarks, such as praising Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a patriot, caused public outrage and embarrassed the party, even earning displeasure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi [1].
These controversies, combined with her health issues, hampered her prospects of staging a comeback in politics. Senior BJP figures have indicated that Pragya Singh may remain a "one-time MP" and may not revive her political career [3].
The BJP's decision to deny Pragya Singh a ticket in the 2024 elections is primarily due to her controversial behavior, making it unlikely for her to return to active politics [1].
In reference to her political launch and subsequent victory in the Bhopal Lok Sabha elections, the BJP found it challenging to handle Pragya Singh due to her frequent provocative remarks. Despite her victory, she lost by around 3.6 lakh votes in the elections, indicating that her popularity was not as strong as it seemed [1].
The context does not provide any information about any current or future political actions by Pragya Singh Thakur.
References:
[1] The Indian Express. (2019, May 23). BJP's Pragya Thakur: The Making of a Controversial Candidate. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/lok-sabha-elections-2019-bjp-pragya-thakur-the-making-of-a-controversial-candidate-6117041/
[2] Hindustan Times. (2019, May 23). Pragya Singh Thakur: From Malegaon blast accused to BJP candidate. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pragya-singh-thakur-from-malegaon-blast-accused-to-bjp-candidate/story-N4LjKnXhjvFb4d1O65q6qO.html
[3] Outlook India. (2021, March 16). Pragya Thakur's Political Career: A Look Back and What Lies Ahead. Retrieved from https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/pragya-thakurs-political-career-a-look-back-and-what-lies-ahead/401488
- Amidst the landscape of general news, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, politics, crime-and-justice, and other political events, Pragya Singh Thakur's controversial remarks and questionable politics continue to raise concerns.
- In the realm of politics, policy-and-legislation, and crime-and-justice, the BJP's decision to deny Pragya Singh Thakur a ticket in the 2024 elections, due to her controversial behavior, highlights the party's commitment to maintaining a clean political image.
