Pooja More Withdraws Pune Candidacy Amid BJP Worker Backlash, Cries Hugging Husband

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News18•01-01-2026, 15:14
Pooja More Withdraws Pune Candidacy Amid BJP Worker Backlash, Cries Hugging Husband
- •BJP candidate Pooja More withdrew her nomination for Pune Municipal Corporation elections from Ward No. 2.
- •Withdrawal followed strong criticism from BJP and Sangh workers over her past statements against PM Modi and CM Fadnavis.
- •Workers questioned her Hindutva ideology, citing a comment on the Pahalgam attack where she said terrorists don't ask for religion.
- •More became emotional after withdrawing, stating she struggled from poverty and felt a "conspiracy" against her.
- •She now claims to understand BJP's ideology, wants to work for Hindutva, and seeks acceptance from Sangh Parivar.
Why It Matters: Pooja More withdrew her Pune candidacy due to BJP/Sangh backlash over past remarks, now vows to work for Hindutva.
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