Surat witnessed high-voltage drama at the Collectorate office during the verification of nomination papers for the 120 seats of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Monday. The atmosphere turned tense instead of remaining peaceful, leading to sharp exchanges among political workers.
The most shocking incident occurred in Ward No. 12, where the nomination paper of senior Congress candidate Bhupendra Patel was rejected due to a technical error. It was reported that he failed to mention the name 'Indian National Congress' while filling out the form, resulting in its invalidation.
This oversight has stirred political circles, with comparisons being made to 'another Nilesh Kumbhani.' Meanwhile, the nomination of BJP rebel leader Narendra Chaudhary was also canceled for technical reasons, prompting his supporters to protest. Soon, workers from BJP, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Congress confronted each other, turning the Collectorate premises into a battleground. The situation escalated further when scuffles broke out among the workers.
Angry workers attempted to forcibly drape each other with party sashes and symbols. During this, some workers threw sashes on the ground and trampled them, intensifying the atmosphere. Seeing the situation spiral out of control, police had to intervene to manage the chaos.
Following the incident, security has been heightened in the Collectorate area. This entire episode has created a new stir in Surat's politics. Such a significant oversight in the nomination process and the ensuing ruckus are heating up the electoral atmosphere even more.
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