CHANDIGARH: Despite its vocal opposition to dynastic politics, the BJP is reportedly considering exceptions to its 'one family, one ticket' policy for the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for October 1.

According to media reports quoting senior party leaders, there is a push to accommodate family members of influential figures as candidates, given the political challenges and anti-incumbency faced by the party.

Sources within the BJP reveal that several senior leaders have approached the party’s top brass to request a one-time dilution of this policy. Notable figures seeking tickets for their relatives include Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit, who plans to contest regardless of a party ticket; Union Minister Krishan Pal Gujjar, who seeks a ticket for his son; and MP Dharambir Singh, who is advocating for a ticket for his son.

Additionally, Kiran Choudhry, the BJP's nominee for the Rajya Sabha, is pushing for a ticket for her daughter, Shruti, a former MP. Other leaders, including Savitri Jindal, mother of MP Naveen Jindal and a former minister, are also seeking tickets for their family members. The party is facing the challenge of balancing its policy with the demands from political families.

The party’s focus on 'winnability' and its review of multiple surveys and reports for each seat may influence its final decision on ticket distribution. The senior leaders stress that the ultimate decision will depend on whether a family member can secure a win for the party in the elections.