Lucknow, March 27 -- Varun Gandhi's absence from the BJP candidate list for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has stirred up political speculation, particularly in the Pilibhit constituency, indicating a significant rift between the outspoken parliamentarian and the party leadership. Sources indicate that Varun Gandhi's vocal criticisms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies have caused discomfort among party higher-ups, resulting in his exclusion from the electoral lineup.

The decision has fueled conjecture about Gandhi's potential political maneuvers, with speculation rife regarding his possible candidacy as a Samajwadi Party (SP) nominee or as an independent candidate. Such a move could potentially disrupt the BJP's aspirations to secure...