NEW DELHI: BJP president Amit Shah has said that it was his party’s decision not to give Lok Sabha poll tickets to those above 75 years of age, leading to veteran leaders like L K Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi missing out.
Shah also said he wanted “direct mandate” from people to come to Parliament and that is why he decided to contest the general election.
He, however, played down speculation that he may join the Government if the BJP retains power at the Centre, saying such a claim has no basis as one can become a Minister even as a Rajya Sabha member.
He made these remarks in an interview to ‘The Week’.
On the question of party veterans not given tickets, Shah said, “Only the media is pushing this issue. No one above 75 has been given tickets. This is the party’s decision.” (AGENCIES)
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