November 3rd 2023.
Indore/Mhow: In a stunning move, the two-time MLA from Mhow, Antar Singh Darbar, has resigned from the Congress Party and announced his intention to run as an independent candidate. This move has set the stage for a three-way fight in the Mhow constituency, which is known for its strong tribal presence as well as the army cantonment area.
At a press conference on Thursday, Darbar said, “I am not running to make someone else lose, but to win myself.” Elections in Mhow have usually been a battle between the Congress and the BJP, but with Darbar entering the fray, the landscape has changed significantly.
The BJP has retained Tourism and Culture Minister Usha Thakur as its candidate, while the Congress has chosen Ram Kishore Shukla, who recently crossed over from the BJP.
Darbar has been a pillar of the Congress Party in Mhow for over two decades. Both former Chief Minister Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh have tried to dissuade him from running, but Darbar has rejected their offers. He stated, “Winning or losing is not everything. The Congress has chosen someone who has worked against the party in Mhow for years. The common Congress worker cannot accept this, so I am contesting due to the pressure from the party workers.”
It remains to be seen how the three-way fight will play out in Mhow. Will the Congress Party be able to retain its stronghold, or will the BJP or Darbar emerge victorious? The upcoming elections will no doubt be exciting to watch.
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