BJP's Pooja More Jadhav Withdraws Nomination Amid Uproar Over Past Remarks

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News18•02-01-2026, 17:28
BJP's Pooja More Jadhav Withdraws Nomination Amid Uproar Over Past Remarks
- •BJP candidate Pooja More Jadhav withdrew her nomination for Pune Municipal Corporation elections after widespread protest.
- •Protests erupted over her past statements and viral videos criticizing PM Modi, CM Fadnavis, and a controversial comment on the Pahalgam attack.
- •BJP workers and RSS supporters questioned her suitability, leading to internal party pressure for her withdrawal.
- •Jadhav claimed she was a "political victim" of a fake/incomplete social media video, leading to an emotional press conference.
- •She expressed her desire to work for Hindutva and appealed to the Sangh Parivar, emphasizing her commitment to the ideology.
Why It Matters: Social media, past statements, and internal dissent forced BJP's Pooja More Jadhav to withdraw from Pune elections.
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