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Sanjeev Balyan's Outburst: Blames Sangeet Som, Admits Own Shortcomings After Defeat!
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News18•28-09-2026, 07:36
Sanjeev Balyan's Outburst: Blames Sangeet Som, Admits Own Shortcomings After Defeat!
- •Two years after his defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Muzaffarnagar, former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan openly discussed his relationship with former MLA Sangeet Som and the reasons for his loss.
- •In a conversation with a YouTube channel, Balyan stated that such differences should not have existed within the party.
- •He clarified that he is a born BJP worker and has never worked against the party, emphasizing he would never harm his party.
- •Balyan rejected allegations of working against Sangeet Som in the 2022 assembly elections, stating he put in all efforts for Som's victory in Sardhana.
- •He also attributed his 2024 defeat to his own poor management, acknowledging that better political management could have led to a different outcome.
Key Questions Answered
Sanjeev Balyan attributed his 2024 election loss to poor political management, the impact of Rajput community panchayats, the presence of the BSP candidate, and his own personal shortcomings after serving as a minister for 10 years.
Sanjeev Balyan rejected allegations that he worked against Sangeet Som in the 2022 assembly elections, stating that he spent most of his time in Sardhana and went door-to-door across every village to ask for votes to ensure Som's victory.
Sanjeev Balyan expressed regret over the internal differences with Sangeet Som, noting that such party friction should not have existed. However, he clarified that he is a lifelong BJP worker who would never harm the party or oppose its official candidates.
