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However, local leaders protested against the decision.They claimed that Sharma was close to another Congress leader Yusuf Qureshi, who is the brother of BSP candidate Yakub Qureshi. The decision was taken just 48 hours after Congress leadership came out with the name of Sharma, an old party loyalist. Meerut: Congress on Tuesday replaced senior lawyer OP Sharma with another leader Harender Agarwal on Meerut-Hapur Lok Sabha seat after local leadership flagged his “proximity” to senior BSP leader Yakub Qureshi who is likely to be fielded by the alliance on the constituency. I have full faith in the leadership of Harender Agarwal,” Yusuf said. The other reason is that Sharma is not as active as Harender Agarwal, who was an MLC with a vast experience in Congress.”On his part, Congress’ Yusuf Qureshi has refuted all charges..