Shimla: The infighting in BJP has intensified even before the names of the contenders for the posts of Municipal Corporation Mayor and Deputy Mayor are fixed. According to sources, many claimants have even warned to revolt. On Sunday, there was a stir in the BJP camp due to the sudden revolt of several councilors. Many councilors reported this to party leaders. At the moment, the party has asked everyone to remain calm until the name is decided. The party can decide its contenders by Monday evening. Currently, senior councilors Sanjeev Thakur and Satya Kaundal are contenders for the post of mayor. Amid the controversy over the claim, Councilor Sanjeev Thakur made it clear that he would not contest the election of deputy mayor. He will only claim the post of Mayor. He had also left the post of deputy mayor earlier and this time also he will not claim any position.
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On one hand, Satya Kaundal is also contesting as the mayor. Sathya Kaundal Shiksha Mantri is working to strengthen her claim on the strength of the Sanjeev Thakur organization. On the other hand, Deputy Mayor Rakesh Sharma has also suddenly become active. These are also strengthening the claim by meeting the organization and the minister. Apart from this, the current Mayor Kusum Sadrett can get the direct benefit of the fight of BJP councilors. In this situation, the organization may decide to extend the tenure of Kusum Sadrett. The organization may give a chance to Kiran Bawa on the post of deputy mayor.
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"The order the party gives will be valid to me. I have a claim to the post of Mayor only. I will not contest the election of deputy mayor. I am confident about the claim of the post of Mayor. The party is with me". - Sanjeev Thakur, Councilor Ruldubhatta
"I have a claim to the post of Mayor. But I will accept what the education minister and government say. I have always worked with the party. I will do the same this time. I will accept every decision of the party." - Satya Kaundal, Councilor Sanjauli
"I am busy in Dharamshala due to assembly session. There is no discussion about the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. It will be discussed only after reaching Shimla." - Suresh Bhardwaj, local MLA, and Education Minister
