Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Amethi in 2024, Priyanka May Contest from Varanasi
Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Amethi in 2024, Priyanka May Contest from Varanasi
Rahul Gandhi has declared his intention of contesting in the Amethi constituency to the 2024 elections, making a calculated political move that might have broad repercussions. Following his earlier fought election in Wayanad, this choice demonstrates his dedication to relating to voters in many geographic areas. There are also rumours of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra perhaps running for office from Varanasi, a decision that might add a fascinating dimension to the electoral environment. These choices not only highlight how political tactics are changing, but they also have the power to alter how voters will be distributed during the next round of elections.
Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Amethi in 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has confirmed that he will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi. This decision sets the stage for a significant electoral battle as Gandhi’s candidacy places him in direct competition with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Smriti Irani.
Amethi Lok Sabha constituency was once a Gandhi family pocket-borough, from where Rahul Gandhi had been contesting elections since 2004. However, he lost the seat to Irani in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by a margin of around 55,000 votes.
Gandhi’s Decision a Gamble
Gandhi’s decision to contest from Amethi again is seen as a gamble. The constituency is considered to be a tough seat to win, especially after the party’s defeat in 2019. However, the Congress party is hoping that Gandhi’s popularity will help them to win the seat back.
Priyanka Gandhi May Contest from Varanasi
Ajay Rai, the newly appointed President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee, also indicated that Priyanka Gandhi may contest from Varanasi seat against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rai said that every worker of the Congress party will work to ensure her victory if she decides to contest from Varanasi.
Priyanka Gandhi has not yet announced her decision about contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, her husband, Robert Vadra, has said that she should contest from Varanasi. Vadra said that Priyanka Gandhi has all the qualifications to be in the Lok Sabha and that she would be very good in Parliament.
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Congress Hopeful of Making Comeback in UP
The Congress party is hoping that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s decision to contest from Amethi and Varanasi, respectively, will help them to make a comeback in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party is currently facing an existential crisis in the state and has been out of power for over 30 years.
BJP Eyes Win in Amethi and Varanasi
The BJP, on the other hand, is confident of winning both Amethi and Varanasi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party has a strong organization in both constituencies and is hoping to capitalize on the popularity of Modi and Irani.
UP Elections to be Key to 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are still two years away, but the battle for Amethi and Varanasi has already begun. It will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in these two key constituencies.
