Today’s Current Affairs: Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s nomination to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat was rejected by the Election Commission. Rangeela alleged hurdles in the nomination process, claiming unfair treatment and lack of assistance during the filing process. Formerly a supporter of PM Modi, Rangeela decided to contest as an Independent candidate, challenging the Prime Minister in the upcoming elections. The Varanasi constituency, historically a BJP stronghold, will witness an intense electoral battle in the upcoming polls.
Question 1: Who had filed a nomination to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat?
– A. Arvind Kejriwal
– B. Shyam Rangeela
– C. Ajay Rai
– D. Rahul Gandhi
Answer: B. Shyam Rangeela
Question 2: How many candidates’ forms were rejected out of the 55 vying for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat?
– A. 15
– B. 36
– C. 27
– D. 32
Answer: B. 36
Question 3: Who solidified Varanasi’s position as a BJP stronghold in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections?
– A. Rahul Gandhi
– B. Arvind Kejriwal
– C. Shyam Rangeela
– D. Narendra Modi
Answer: D. Narendra Modi
What happened to Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s nomination to contest against PM Modi?
Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s nomination to contest against PM Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat was rejected by the Election Commission.
What allegations did Shyam Rangeela make regarding the nomination process?
Shyam Rangeela alleged that he faced hurdles in the nomination process, claiming he was barred from submitting his papers on time and unfairly treated at the District Magistrate’s office.
How did the Varanasi District Magistrate respond to the rejection of Shyam Rangeela’s nomination?
The Varanasi District Magistrate responded by stating that Shyam Rangeela’s nomination paper was cancelled due to deficiencies in his affidavit and failure to comply with procedural formalities.
Why did Shyam Rangeela decide to contest against PM Modi in the Lok Sabha polls?
Shyam Rangeela, formerly a staunch supporter of PM Modi, decided to contest against him as an Independent candidate due to the evolving circumstances over the past decade.
What is the political significance of the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency?
The Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency has been a historic battleground between the BJP and Congress, with BJP winning the seat seven times since 1991 and Congress winning six times since 1957. The constituency witnessed a clash between PM Modi and Arvind Kejriwal in 2014.
Today's Current Affairs highlight the rejection of Comedian Shyam Rangeela's nomination to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. Rangeela alleged a series of hurdles in the nomination process, claiming unfair treatment and denial of assistance during the filing process. The Varanasi District Magistrate justified the rejection, citing deficiencies in Rangeela's affidavit and failure to comply with procedural formalities. Formerly a supporter of PM Modi, Rangeela announced his decision to contest independently against the Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in his political stance. The upcoming elections in Varanasi, a BJP stronghold, are set to witness a historic clash as parties vie for victory in this crucial constituency.
