Angry over the denial of party ticket to Rajeev Agrawal, hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers belonged to Khallari constituency on Tuesday staged a demonstration at party headquarters here.
The workers from different villages came in separate vehicles and assembled in front of the party office. They also shouted slogans in favour of Agrawal.
Speaking to reporters, the protesters said the party had fielded Pritam Diwan in the last election but he lost by a margin of 22 thousand votes from his nearest rival of the Congress.
Describing Agrawal as a favorite choice accepted by cross section of people, the protestors said the party could face problem if it provides ticket to some other person.
“We do not oppose others. We will support the party candidate but we have come here to say that it would be better if the party provides ticket to Agrawal, they said. If the party gives ticket to Agrawal, we will work united and ensure his victory, they added.