URGENT NOTICE: BJP leader Ajay Jha attempted self-immolation at his residence on after being denied a ticket for Narpatganj constituency in Bihar Assembly elections. Jha, wearing a shroud, accused BJP ministers Mangal Pandey, Nityanand Rai, and state president Dr. Dilip Jaiswal of breaking promises. He claimed 25 years of service to BJP and previous assurances of a ticket. Jha's wife Sanju criticized the party's caste-based politics. Ajay Jha now plans to contest independently from Narpatganj. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 12:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- URGENT NOTICE: BJP leader Ajay Jha attempted self-immolation at his residence on 28 Sep 2023 after being denied a ticket for Narpatganj constituency in Bihar Assembly elections
- Jha, wearing a shroud, accused BJP ministers Mangal Pandey, Nityanand Rai, and state president Dr
- Dilip Jaiswal of breaking promises