Shyam Rangeela denied nomination filing again in Varanasi today, hope persists

Vartha Bharati | 14-05-2024 | 12:10:00 IST

Image Credit: X/@ShyamRangeela

Varanasi: Shyam Rangeela, a renowned comedian who has decided to go up against PM Modi from the Varanasi seat for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was once again stopped from filing his nomination.

Shyam Rangeela through a post on X in Hindi informed that he had reached the Varanasi Election Commission Office at around 9:15 AM on the 14th of May. He further said that he has not received any reply from anywhere and he still continues to hope to be able to file the nomination.

वाराणसी चुनाव आयोग कार्यालय
14 मई, सुबह 9:15 बजे लगभग पहुँच गये है,
कहीं से कोई जवाब नहीं आ रहा,
लेकिन नामांकन की उम्मीद अभी भी नहीं छोड़ी है हमने pic.twitter.com/MfirxtfNZk

— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 14, 2024

In another tweet Shyam tagged the Election Commission and requested them to respond. He further informed that he has tried everything like mail, call, office and he has not received any response from anywhere. He also reminded the election commission about the ticking clock with only three hours left to file nomination.

@ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI please Respond,
मेल,कॉल, office सब कोशिश कर ली, कहीं से कोई जवाब नहीं है
तीन घंटे है , कृपया हमारा नामांकन ले लीजिए pic.twitter.com/yiZgTLQKvc

— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 14, 2024

This latest development follows Rangeela's previous video statement where he condemned the alleged obstructionism in the nomination process. He recounted the plight of numerous candidates who were denied nomination forms despite waiting at the collectorate since early morning on May 10 and 13.

ALSO READ: Comedian Shyam Rangeela denied nomination from Varanasi, alleges ‘democracy being killed’

Accusing the authorities of curtailing democracy and favoring PM Modi's uncontested victory, Rangeela remained resolute in his decision to contest the elections. Despite completing all required procedures, he and others were reportedly barred from entering.

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