GG News Bureau
Agra, 13th April. Despite facing defeat in 98 consecutive elections, 78-year-old Hasnuram Ambedkari, fondly known as ‘Dharti Pakad’, remains undeterred in his electoral pursuits as he gears up to file his nomination for the Lok Sabha polls once again.
Hailing from Kheragarh tehsil in Agra district, Ambedkari has been contesting elections since 1985, starting as an Independent candidate.
Reflecting on his electoral journey, Ambedkari shared his initial motivation, citing a promise of a ticket from the Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) for the Kheragarh constituency, which was later denied to him.
Since then, Ambedkari has contested various elections ranging from Gram Pradhan to Lok Sabha, with an unsuccessful bid even for the post of President of India. Despite numerous setbacks, his resolve remains unshaken, fueled by a desire to demonstrate his ability to garner votes from the people.
A follower of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and associated with the Backward and Minority Communities Employees’ Federation (BAMCEF) in the past, Ambedkari continues to pursue his electoral aspirations with the support of his family. His wife, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and daughters rally behind him, both morally and financially, as he embarks on yet another electoral campaign.
With the filing of nominations for the Lok Sabha polls underway, Ambedkari is set to file his nomination papers for the Agra reserved seat and Fatehpur Sikri seat.
Ambedkari’s story is a testament to resilience and unwavering determination, encapsulating the spirit of grassroots democracy as he continues to pursue his electoral dreams against all odds.
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