BALLIA: BJP’s Neeraj Shekhar gets a “Sanatan” challenge on the last eastern front
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BALLIA: BJP’s Neeraj Shekhar gets a “Sanatan” challenge on the last eastern front

Hindustan Times  

BALLIA: In this easternmost frontier of the state, Neeraj Shekhar of the BJP is fighting a protracted battle to carry forward the legacy of his father, former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Ballia, often referred to as ‘Bagi Ballia’ for its firebrand leaders and rebellious locals, sees Neeraj Shekhar locked in a tough contest with the Samajwadi Party’s Sanatan Pandey, known for his grassroots politics. Where Sanatan stands strong amidst the ‘Hindutva’ pitch by the BJP, Bahujan Samaj Party’s Lallan Singh Yadav is proving to be a non-stake actor in this high-profile political battle of Ballia. Locals feel that Neeraj Shekhar’s four terms as MP—two in the Lok Sabha and two in the Rajya Sabha—have proven futile for Ballia in terms of development.

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