NEW DELHI: After a lot anticipation, Congress chief Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is more likely to make her electoral debut from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, a constituency held by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for 3 phrases, sources mentioned on Wednesday. This transfer comes as Priyanka’s mom, former occasion chief Sonia Gandhi, introduced her choice to not search re-election from Raebareli, a seat she had secured 5 instances previously, together with in 2019 when she emerged as the only Congress victor in UP.
Rahul Gandhi To Contest From Amethi And Wayanad
In the meantime, Rahul Gandhi is poised to reclaim the Congress stronghold of Amethi, which he misplaced to BJP’s Smriti Irani in a shocking defeat in 2019. Importantly, Rahul can even contest from Wayanad in Kerala, a seat he gained within the earlier basic election, guaranteeing his Lok Sabha standing.
A proper announcement on this regard could possibly be made after the Congress CEC assembly scheduled to be held tomorrow night. The essential CEC assembly has been known as to finalise the Congress candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sources mentioned that an announcement concerning Priyanka and Rahul’s candidature may be made after the two-day assembly of the CEC that’s more likely to conclude on March 9.
Priyanka Gandhi’s foray into electoral politics has been long-awaited, with speculations rife after Sonia Gandhi’s withdrawal from Raebareli. The putting resemblance between Priyanka and her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, has not escaped the discover of constituents. Posters urging Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Raebareli have surfaced within the constituency, reflecting the anticipation amongst locals for her candidacy.
Congress Awaiting BJP’s Transfer
The BJP is but to announce its candidate for Raebareli, following its defeat by a big margin in 2019. Nonetheless, it has been confirmed that Smriti Irani will defend her seat in Amethi, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle in Uttar Pradesh.
As Priyanka Gandhi prepares to step into the electoral area from Raebareli, and Rahul Gandhi gears as much as reclaim Amethi, the political panorama in Uttar Pradesh braces for intense competitors forward of the upcoming elections.