Ahmedabad: On the last day of filing of nominations for the second phase of the Gujarat polls, the BJP released its final list of 34 candidates today, and dropped five MLAs including a minister and former chief minister Anandiben Patel.
Anandiben Patel, the legislator from Ghatlodia seat of Ahmedabad city, had earlier announced that she would not contest the polls.
The BJP has also dropped minister Rohit Patel from Anand seat.
Former minister and spokesperson Jaynarayan Vyas will be contesting from Siddhpur, from where he lost the 2012 polls.
In its sixth and final list, the party has given tickets to 12 sitting MLAs.
Mr Shah had resigned as MLA after his election to the Rajya Sabha.
Anandiben Patel, the legislator from Ghatlodia seat of Ahmedabad city, had earlier announced that she would not contest the polls.
The BJP has also dropped minister Rohit Patel from Anand seat.
Former minister and spokesperson Jaynarayan Vyas will be contesting from Siddhpur, from where he lost the 2012 polls.
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In its sixth and final list, the party has given tickets to 12 sitting MLAs.
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Mr Shah had resigned as MLA after his election to the Rajya Sabha.
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