BJP fields Tashi Gyalson from Ladakh, drops sitting MP Namgyal

BJP on Tuesday announced Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from Ladakh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, dropping sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. "BJP announced a new candidate...without providing transparent and compelling justification," Namgyal said following the announcement. As per reports, BJP dropped Namgyal amid resentment towards the ruling party among a section of Buddhists in Leh.