Rahul Gandhi Files Nomination From Raebareli, Gandhis Opt Out Of Amethi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A victory for Rahul Gandhi in both Raebareli and Wayanad could lead to a conundrum for the party, since he would have to vacate one of two seats which have equal claims on him.

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In Amethi, the family bastion which defected to the BJP five years ago, the Congress will be represented by Kishori Lal Sharma, a longtime loyalist of the Gandhi family.

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Rahul Gandhi is expected to hold a mega roadshow today after he files his nomination. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present at the roadshow.

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His passion for public service is an example in itself. Today, it is a matter of joy that the Congress Party has made Shri Kishori Lal Ji a candidate from Amethi.

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Sources said Ms Vadra's reluctance stemmed from the fact that her victory from Raebareli could reinforce the BJP allegations of dynasty politics, since all three of them would be in parliament.

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