Mansukh Vasava, a Bharuch MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has openly criticized the party's new candidate selection criteria for the upcoming local body elections in Gujarat. During a party meeting, he expressed concerns that the strict rules, which include age limits of under 60 years, restrictions on candidates with relatives in the party, and a ban on those who have served three terms, could negatively impact party morale. Vasava stated that many party workers feel disheartened as they have dedicated significant effort to the party, only to be sidelined when opportunities for leadership arise. He indicated that these sentiments have been communicated to him personally by party workers. The MP's remarks highlight a potential rift within the party as it seeks to introduce new faces for the elections, raising questions about the effectiveness of these rules in maintaining party unity and electoral success.