BJP Shake-Up: Gautam Gambhir and Sinha Bow Out of Election Race

Former cricket players and BJP members Gautam Gambhir and Jayant Sinha have decided not to run in the next elections,

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citing a variety of factors including a want to avoid direct politics and party strategy.

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Sinha declared his retirement from active politics,

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while Gambhir requested to be released from direct political activity.

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Discussions inside the BJP have been triggered by their decisions,

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with some attributing it to the party leadership's policy of not providing tickets to performers.

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This action precedes the Lok Sabha elections of 2024.

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Freiburg held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw, with Lucas Hoeler's 87th-minute equaliser spoiling their aspirations.

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