Archive · 2 Jan 2026
BJP Withdraws Pooja More's Candidacy
Pooja More was running for office in Pune as a member of the BJP.
She had been given a ticket to run in a specific area of the city.
However, some old videos of her were found where she said some not-so-nice things about the Chief Minister and his wife.
This made some people in her party upset, and they decided she shouldn't run anymore.
Pooja said that she was being bullied online and that the videos were not really her.
She decided to step back from the race because of all the trouble it was causing.
Her father also supported her, saying she did relief work in Kashmir and would not say bad things about the Chief Minister.
The BJP confirmed they withdrew her nomination because of the backlash.
Pooja More was contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) polls from Ward No. 2 on a BJP ticket.
Old videos surfaced showing her making personal remarks against Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife.
The BJP withdrew her candidature after a backlash from party workers.
Union minister and Pune’s BJP MP Murlidhar Mohol confirmed the withdrawal of her nomination.
Pooja More claimed she was a victim of social media trolls and misinformation, insisting the remarks were made by another person.
- Who
- Pooja More, a BJP candidate in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) polls.
- What
- Her candidature was withdrawn after old videos surfaced with remarks against Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- When
- The withdrawal was confirmed on January 1, 2024.
- Where
- She was contesting from Ward No. 2 (Phulenagar–Nagpur Chawl) in Pune.
- Why
- Due to backlash from party workers and social media trolling.
Pooja More's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Authenticity of Videos
Pooja More's Perspective
Pooja More claims the videos are misattributed and that another person made the remarks.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP and party workers believe the videos are authentic and reflect her true sentiments.
Reason for Withdrawal
Pooja More's Perspective
Pooja More states she withdrew due to social media trolling and misinformation.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP withdrew her nomination due to backlash from party workers and the controversial nature of her remarks.
- Name
- Pooja More
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Ward
- Ward No. 2 (Phulenagar–Nagpur Chawl)
- Previous Party
- Maharashtra Swarajya Party
- Votes in 2024 Assembly Polls
- 1,710
- Notable Action
- Distributed 5,000 kg of chicken
- Social Media Presence
- Active on Facebook and other platforms
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Old videos with remarks against Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Sources
Who Is Pooja More? BJP Candidate In Pune Polls Who Commented On Pahalgam Attack & Distributed 5,000 kg Chicken
Pune Polls: Past Remarks On Pahalgam Attack, CM Devendra Fadnavis Cost Pooja More Her BJP Ticket
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BJP Drops Pune Candidate After Old Clips Show Her Slamming Devendra Fadnavis
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