Wednesday, May 15

Gautam Gambhir Not To Contest Lok Sabha Elections

Edited by Hiba Anvar
Gautam Gambhir Not To Contest Lok Sabha Elections

Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricketer and BJP MP, has announced that he will not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Taking to X, the cricketer thanked Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for giving him the opportunity to serve the people.

“I have requested Hon’ble Party President @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my political duties so that I can focus on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble HM @AmitShah ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind!,” he wrote.

In a surprising turn of events, the former cricketer representing East Delhi has decided to step away from active politics. His decision has come at a time when the BJP is about to release its first Lok Sabha candidates.

Gambhir joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2019 and ever since then, he served as a prominent face of the party. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, he contested and won in East Delhi with a vote margin of 6,95,109 votes. He won by defeating AAP’s Atishi in the election.

The Delhi politician said that he wants to focus on his upcoming cricket commitments. However, Gambhir has not clarified whether he will be quitting politics.

The Lok Sabha polls which is expected within two-three months, on the seven seats in Delhi will be a direct contest between the BJP and the candidates of INDIA bloc partners AAP and Congress.