Political Shift in Congress Strategy
During the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party has made a significant decision regarding the Amethi and Rae Bareli seats. According to sources, no member of the Gandhi family will contest from these constituencies this time. This marks a break in the Gandhi family’s political journey in Uttar Pradesh.
Priyanka Gandhi’s Focus on Party Campaign and Organization
Sources indicate that Priyanka Gandhi is not inclined to contest the Lok Sabha elections this time. She aims to focus solely on the party’s campaign and organization. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi is contesting only from the Wayanad seat in Kerala. It is claimed that he will not contest from Amethi this time. Sonia Gandhi, after being elected to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, will not contest the Lok Sabha elections this time.
A First in 26 Years
For the first time in the past 26 years, no member of the Gandhi family will contest from the Amethi seat. Sonia Gandhi contested from this seat in 1999, and then Rahul Gandhi contested in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. Although he won in 2004, 2009, and 2014, he faced defeat against Smriti Irani in 2019. Then, he won from Wayanad and entered the Parliament.
Sonia Gandhi’s Dominance in Rae Bareli
Sonia Gandhi has consistently contested from the Rae Bareli seat since 2004 and has recorded victories. After her election to the Rajya Sabha, this seat is now vacant. Sonia Gandhi won from this seat in the elections of 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. However, according to sources, no member of the Gandhi family will contest from here in the upcoming elections.
Congress Alliance in Uttar Pradesh
Under the India Alliance, the Congress is contesting elections in Uttar Pradesh with the Samajwadi Party and the TMC. The Congress has been allotted 17 seats under this alliance, and candidates have already been announced for 15 seats. However, the names of the candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli have not been announced yet.
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