BJP pick goes to file papers for Rajkot polls, gets a call saying it won’t be him

What Happened

The BJP replaced candidate Shailesh Jani with sitting corporator Nehal Shukla for Rajkot Ward No. 7 hours before nomination filing. Jani received notification of the change via phone call while at the district collector's office. Jani then filed as a dummy candidate per party instructions. Shukla, the incumbent, said the party may have changed the decision to secure a winning seat. Both candidates reportedly remained amicable despite the last-minute switch.

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