With only 24 hours left before the filing deadline, the Congress is expected to announce its candidates for the Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats. There is speculation surrounding the party's choice for these important seats, which have traditionally been held by the Gandhi-Nehru family. In the meantime, hoardings featuring Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have been put up outside the Congress office in Amethi. The BJP has already announced its candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh, for the Raebareli seat.
With only 24 hours left before the filing deadline, the Indian National Congress (INC) remains undecided on its candidates for the Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats. These constituencies have been traditionally held by the Gandhi-Nehru family, and their choice is eagerly anticipated.
The Amethi and Raebareli constituencies hold significant historical and political importance. They have been strongholds of the Gandhi-Nehru family for decades:
However, in the 2019 general election, the BJP's Smriti Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi. This marked the first time since 1980 that a non-Gandhi candidate won the seat.
As the 2024 general election approaches, speculations abound regarding the Congress's candidates for Amethi and Raebareli. Hoardings featuring Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have been put up outside the Congress office in Amethi, fueling rumors of a possible alliance.
The INC has reportedly shortlisted several candidates, including:
However, as of yet, no official announcement has been made.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already announced its candidate for the Raebareli seat, Dinesh Pratap Singh. This move is seen as a challenge to the Congress dominance in the constituency.
1. Will Rahul Gandhi contest from Amethi again?
The Congress has not yet announced its candidate for Amethi. Rahul Gandhi remains a possible contender, but there is also speculation that he may contest from another seat.
2. Who is the BJP candidate for the Raebareli seat?
Dinesh Pratap Singh is the BJP candidate for the Raebareli seat.
3. Has the Congress finalized its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli?
No, the Congress has not yet officially announced its candidates for either seat.
4. When was the last time the Gandhi family lost Amethi?
In 2019, Smriti Irani of the BJP defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, marking the first non-Gandhi win since 1980.
5. Who has represented Amethi the longest?
Rahul Gandhi has represented Amethi for the longest period (2004-2019). His father, Rajiv Gandhi, also represented the seat from 1981-1991.
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