Comedian Shyam Rangeela, known for his impersonations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat rejected by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The rejection stemmed from an incomplete nomination filing, specifically a missing affidavit.
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As per the election commission’s website, among 55 candidates, the forms of 36 nominees were rejected, while the affidavits of 15 candidates, including PM Modi and Congress’ Ajay Rai, were accepted.
Filing Attempts and Rejection
Rangeela, who filed as an independent candidate, alleged facing administrative hurdles while attempting to submit his nomination papers since May 10th. He claimed he was denied access to the district magistrate’s office on the day Prime Minister Modi filed his nomination.
Despite filing his nomination on May 14th, the ECI website showed its rejection the following day. Rangeela expressed disappointment, alleging that “democracy has been murdered.”
नॉमिनेशन के पीछे का कारण जो चुनाव आयोग कार्यालय से आपको दिखा रहें है उसकी भी सच्चाई आपके सामने रख रहा हूँ,
लोकतंत्र में उन्हीं को लड़ने का अधिकार है जिन्हें आयोग चुनेगा 🙏🏽💔 pic.twitter.com/aBFK6Zejry— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 15, 2024
Possible Reasons and Reactions
The ECI has not disclosed the specific reason for rejecting Rangeela’s nomination, but it likely centered on the missing affidavit. He contested the ECI’s decision, asserting that he had all necessary documents.
This incident has sparked discussions about fair access to the electoral process and potential challenges faced by independent candidates.
वाराणसी से नहीं लड़ने देंगे ये तय था, अब साफ़ हो गया
दिल ज़रूर टूट गया है, हौंसला नहीं टूटा है ।
आप सबके सहयोग के लिए शुक्रिया ।
मीडिया और शुभचिंतकों से निवेदन है कृपया अभी कॉल ना करें, जो भी सूचना होगी यहाँ देता रहूँगा, शायद अब थोड़ी देर बातचीत करने की इच्छा नहीं है pic.twitter.com/aB6AZqLGqv— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 15, 2024
When is the voting in Varanasi?
Varanasi is scheduled for voting in the seventh and last phase on June 1st.
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Who is Shyam Rangeela?
Shyam Rangeela, born Shyam Sunder, is an Indian comedian and politician from Rajasthan. He gained recognition for his comedic impersonations, particularly of political figures.
From Comedy Stages to Political Arena
Rangeela’s rise to fame began with his participation in the comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2017. However, his political impersonations, including those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, led to his disqualification from the show.
Shifting Gears to Politics
In May 2022, Rangeela joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after expressing frustration over being excluded from comedy shows for his political humor. Though he held no official position within the party, he continued his comedic work.
Rajasthan के मशहूर हास्य कलाकार @ShyamRangeela AAP में शामिल!
श्याम रंगीला जी लोगों के उदास चेहरों पर अपने व्यंग्य से मुस्कुराहट लाते रहे हैं।
अब वो कला के साथ-साथ देश में ‘काम की राजनीति’ करने वाली आम आदमी पार्टी के साथ मिलकर शिक्षा और स्वास्थ्य क्रांति की अलख जगाएंगे। pic.twitter.com/4LnGIqPe00
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) May 5, 2022
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