The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with prominent names including former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Shobha Karandlaje. The party has also settled seat-sharing differences in Maharashtra with the announcement of 20 candidates from the state. However, no candidates have been announced yet from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This second list comes after the party's initial release of 195 candidates in March.
Bharatiya Janata Party Announces Second List of Lok Sabha Candidates for 2023 Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India's ruling political party, has released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This list includes several prominent figures from the party and the government, including former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Shobha Karandlaje.
The party has also announced 20 candidates from Maharashtra, resolving seat-sharing differences with the Shiv Sena. However, no candidates have been declared from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP is still in talks with its alliance partners, the Janata Dal (United) and Apna Dal (Sonelal).
The second list comes after the party's initial announcement of 195 candidates in March. The BJP aims to win a majority in the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament, and form a government for a third consecutive term.
Background:
The Lok Sabha elections are held every five years to elect members to India's parliament. The BJP has been in power since 2014, when it won a landslide victory under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. When are the Lok Sabha elections being held?
The Lok Sabha elections will be held in multiple phases from April 11 to May 19, 2023. The results will be announced on May 23, 2023.
2. Which states are represented in the BJP's second list of candidates?
The second list of candidates includes candidates from 14 states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
3. Who are some of the prominent names in the BJP's second list?
The second list includes several prominent figures, including former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Shobha Karandlaje.
4. Has the BJP announced candidates from all states?
No, the BJP has not yet announced candidates from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Negotiations with alliance partners are still ongoing in these states.
5. What are the key issues expected in the upcoming elections?
Key issues expected to dominate the upcoming elections include economic growth, unemployment, inflation, national security, and social welfare programs.
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