The Bharatiya Janata Party swiftly announced its candidates upon the Lok Sabha elections call. Ranjan Bhatt, the incumbent MP, was nominated for the Vadodara seat for the third time, sparking discontent among Vadodara locals and BJP members on social media. Controversial posters further intensified the political climate in Vadodara. Bhatt's unprecedented decision to opt out of the race due to personal reasons marks a notable event in Gujarat BJP politics.