Apna Dal (Sonelal) has announced its candidate list for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, choosing Anupriya Patel as the party's candidate for Mirzapur constituency, where she is seeking a hat-trick of victories. The party also named Rinki Kol as their candidate for the Robertsganj seat, who is the sitting MLA from Chhanbey Assembly constituency. The Lok Sabha seats in Mirzapur and Robertsganj will go to polls in the seventh phase on June 1, and the results will be crucial for the BJP-led government in Haryana, which is in trouble after three independent MLAs withdrew their support.
Anupriya Patel's Dominance in Mirzapur and Apna Dal (Soneylal)'s Electoral Standing
Apna Dal (Soneylal), a regional political party in Uttar Pradesh, has been fielding Anupriya Patel as its candidate for the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency since 2014. Patel has emerged as a formidable political figure in Mirzapur, winning the seat twice in a row.
Patel's Political Journey
Anupriya Patel, daughter of Sonia Patel, the former Union Minister for Health and Social Welfare, entered politics in 2014 after her father's demise. She joined Apna Dal (Soneylal), a party founded by her father in 1995, and quickly rose through the ranks.
Mirzapur Constituency
The Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency, located in eastern Uttar Pradesh, is a stronghold of the Patel family. Sonia Patel represented the seat from 1998 to 2009, before Anupriya Patel took over in 2014. The constituency has a significant population of Kurmi voters, a caste group to which the Patels belong.
Apna Dal (Soneylal)'s Alliance with BJP
Apna Dal (Soneylal) has been in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2014. The party's support has been crucial for the BJP in forming governments in Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Apna Dal (Soneylal) won two seats, including Mirzapur.
Current Electoral Dynamics
For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Apna Dal (Soneylal) has once again nominated Anupriya Patel as its candidate for Mirzapur. Patel is facing a tough challenge from the Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate, Ram Charitra Nishad. The BJP has not yet announced its candidate for the seat.
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: Who is Anupriya Patel? A1: Anupriya Patel is a politician from Apna Dal (Soneylal) who represents the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
Q2: Which party is Anupriya Patel affiliated with? A2: Apna Dal (Soneylal)
Q3: How many times has Anupriya Patel won the Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat? A3: Twice, in 2014 and 2019.
Q4: What is the caste group of Anupriya Patel? A4: Kurmi
Q5: Who is the main challenger to Anupriya Patel in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections? A5: Ram Charitra Nishad from the Samajwadi Party
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