Suspense over who would the Congress field from Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh is set to end today.
Just one day before the nomination deadline. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to announce the candidates for the two seats today.
Speculation has been rife regarding the candidature of former party president Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for Amethi and Raebareli, respectively. Rahul Gandhi, who faced an unexpected defeat in Amethi to Bharatiya Janata Party’s Smriti Irani in 2019, is expected to contest from there again, possibly alongside his current constituency, Kerala’s Wayanad.
For Raebareli, held by Sonia Gandhi since 2004, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is being considered for the post. However, considering the “dynastic politics” charge that the party is often subjected to by the BJP.
Despite the delay in the announcement, Congress leaders reassured on Wednesday that the party is not deterred. Senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said that there is no fear and discussions are ongoing. The last date for nominations is tomorrow (May 3).
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