Congress to Finalize Candidates for Amethi and Raebareli Seats Today

The Congress party is gearing up to finalize its candidates for the pivotal Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, with significant implications for the upcoming elections.

CEC Meeting Scheduled for Saturday Evening

Sources within the Congress party indicate that the central election committee (CEC), headed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, is slated to convene on Saturday evening to deliberate and finalize the candidates for these crucial constituencies.

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Potential Candidacy

Speculations are rife regarding the potential candidacies of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Amethi and Raebareli, respectively. Sources suggest that before filing their nominations, the two leaders may embark on a visit to Ayodhya to seek blessings at the Ram Mandir.

Potential Challenge Against BJP’s Smriti Irani

While Rahul Gandhi is already contesting from Kerala’s Wayanad seat, there are indications of him filing nominations from Amethi, setting the stage for a third contest against BJP’s Smriti Irani.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Debut Lok Sabha Bid

If Priyanka Gandhi Vadra decides to contest from Raebareli, it would mark her debut in Lok Sabha elections, adding further intrigue to the electoral landscape.

Challenges in Amethi and Raebareli

Amethi and Raebareli, historically significant for the Congress party, have recently witnessed formidable challenges, notably from BJP’s Smriti Irani. The upcoming elections in these constituencies are poised to be closely contested affairs.

Polling Scheduled for May 20 in Fifth Phase

With polling scheduled for May 20 in the fifth phase, all eyes are on these critical constituencies as they play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, which holds a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats.