Amidst widespread criticism for nominating Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh in West Bengalโs Asansol Lok Sabha seat. The BJP faced a backlash over Singhโs controversial songs about Bengali women. Acknowledging the public outcry, Singh announced on Twitter that he wonโt be contesting the election, expressing gratitude to the BJP leadership. Soon after he quits Party leader Derek OโBrien quipped, โThis is Khela Hobe even before the khela begins.โ
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