Summary:
RUDRAPUR: After the BJP announced the party's state president, Ajay Bhatt as its candidate from the prestigious Nainital--Udham Singh Nagar Lok Sabha seat, a jinx in the process has been constantly troubling saffron party supporters. For Bhatt this is the first attempt in Lok Sabha elections. Bhatt has been fielded at a Parliamentary seat and Nainital seat has become a bastion for BJP. Political pundits are keen to watch Bhatt for his electoral fortunes at the hustings and are eager to know whether Bhatt will break the jinx this time. With 12 assembly seats out of 14, BJP clearly has an edge and so has Bhatt..