Dimple Yadav, the Samajwadi Party candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, will file her nomination in Mainpuri amidst a mega show attended by party leaders and members of the Yadav family. While Akhilesh Yadav will accompany Dimple, other family members are also expected to attend. The remaining family members are busy with their own election campaigns in other constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Mainpuri is one of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in the third phase of polling and Dimple Yadav will be facing BJP's Jaiveer Singh and BSP's Gulshan Shakya.
Mainpuri: Dimple Yadav to File Nomination Amidst Family Show of Strength
Dimple Yadav, the wife of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, is set to file her nomination for the Mainpuri Lok Sabha by-election on October 14, 2022. The event will be marked by a grand show of strength by the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Yadav family.
Background
Mainpuri has been a stronghold of the Yadav family for decades, with Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, and their father, the late Ram Gopal Yadav, all representing the constituency in the past. Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away in October 2022, necessitating the by-election to fill his vacant seat.
Mega Show of Strength
Dimple Yadav's nomination filing will be accompanied by a massive rally of SP leaders and members of the Yadav family. Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the SP, will accompany his wife during the nomination process. Other prominent members of the family, including Shivpal Yadav and Dharmendra Yadav, are also expected to be present.
Political Significance
The Mainpuri by-election is seen as crucial for the SP, which is aiming to retain its hold on the constituency and send a strong message to its rivals. The BJP, on the other hand, is keen on breaking the Yadav family's dominance and making inroads into the SP's support base.
Key Candidates
Besides Dimple Yadav, the other key candidates in the by-election include:
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is Dimple Yadav?
Dimple Yadav is the wife of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and the daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav. She is a member of the Samajwadi Party and has previously contested the Lok Sabha elections from Kannauj constituency.
2. What is the significance of the Mainpuri by-election?
Mainpuri has been a stronghold of the Yadav family for decades, and the by-election is seen as a test of their popularity and influence. It is also a crucial contest for the SP, which is aiming to retain its hold on the constituency and send a strong message to its rivals.
3. Who are the other key candidates in the by-election?
Besides Dimple Yadav, the other key candidates in the by-election are Jaiveer Singh of the BJP and Gulshan Shakya of the BSP.
4. When is the nomination filing date?
Dimple Yadav is scheduled to file her nomination on October 14, 2022.
5. When will the by-election be held?
The Mainpuri by-election will be held on December 5, 2022, and the counting of votes will take place on December 8.
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