October 20th 2023.
Dimani, a sleepy Chambal region, is home to voters who tend to prioritize old loyalties and everyday experiences over political themes. In an effort to win their support, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has been billed as a chief ministerial contender.
The BJP has faced an uphill battle in Dimani, as the Congress has managed to retain the constituency even in the 2020 assembly by-election, crushing incumbent MLA Girraj Dandotiya who had switched to the saffron party. To bridge the gap, the BJP is hoping Tomar's stature will be enough to sway the voters in their favor.
As a Thakur, Tomar is the largest community in the constituency, and his supporters are energized by his rise from the ground to become a “desh ka bada mantri”. However, while many locals praise his work in the Madhya Pradesh government and his contribution to the road network, others are questioning what he has done for Morena, which he currently represents in Lok Sabha.
Brahmins and Scheduled Castes are also in large numbers in the constituency, and the appeal of the BJP's high-profile candidate appears limited among them. The Congress has only recently announced sitting MLA Ravindra Singh Tomar as its nominee, and a division in the opposition votes may benefit the BJP.
The BJP has been losing from the seat for the last three polls, and Tomar may be fighting his most important election yet. With polls slated for November 17, the party has pinned their hopes on three Union ministers to have a positive impact in the region.
It remains to be seen if Tomar will be able to make the difference and turn the tide in the BJP's favor.
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