Summary:
Active party workers used to vote for the most appropriate candidate through internal polling. “When Kushabhau Thakre was in charge, there was internal democracy in BJP during elections, and candidates were chosen through workers’ feedback. BJP has suspended Shyam Singh from primary membership of the party and police have registered cases against five of his supporters. Candidates were not allowed to vote for themselves but to choose another aspirant,” recalled Gaur.In every constituency, there would be 2,000 to 2,500 active workers who would vote for a candidates, recalled Gaur. “After internal polling, the organising general secretary would open the ballot box to declare the name of the most suitable and winnable candidate..