Sitting BJP MP from Kanpur Satyadev Pachauri refused to contest elections amid fear of being denied ticket from the constituency.

In a letter to BJP President J P Nadda on Sunday, Pachauri expressed his desire not to contest the elections. “I am not interested in contesting 2024 Lok Sabha elections and will continue to work as a party worker,” he said in his letter, adding,” I am a loyal party worker and will continue to fulfill all the responsibilities given by the party.”

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Pachauri also said that his name should not be considered for the candidature from Kanpur seat.