One year following his departure from the BJP, Yadvendra Singh Yadav has emerged as a candidate for the Congress party, challenging Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Guna Lok Sabha constituency. Yadav's departure from the BJP was prompted by accusations against Scindia of discriminating against longstanding party workers in the Gwalior-Chambal region.
Yadav, who joined the Congress in March of the previous year ahead of the November Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, reportedly gathered attention not only for his party switch but also for a display of influence, leading a convoy of more than 500 vehicles and 5,000 local supporters from Ashok Nagar to Bhopal.
A member of the Ashok Nagar panchayat for the Congress, Yadvendra Yadav is the son of the late Jan Sangh leader and former BJP MLA Deshraj Singh Yadav.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jyotiraditya Scindia contested under the Congress banner but was defeated by the BJP's KP Yadav. Now, with Yadav entering the fray, political analysts speculate that the sizable Yadav community, comprising over three lakh voters in the Guna constituency, could significantly influence the outcome.
The Guna constituency, encompassing eight Assembly seats across Guna, Shivpuri, and part of Ashok Nagar districts, has historically been represented by members of the Scindia family. Despite this, Scindia holds an advantage as he contests the election under the BJP's symbol.
Observers note that KP Yadav's victory in 2019 was attributed to the Narendra Modi wave, indicating that the Yadav vote bank alone might not suffice to unseat Scindia from his family stronghold.
The upcoming electoral battle in Guna is poised to be closely watched, with both candidates vying for dominance in this crucial constituency. The clash between Yadav and Scindia symbolizes the broader political realignments unfolding in Madhya Pradesh.
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