Jhansi node in the defence corridor, and the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) have contributed to the region's progress.
Bundelkhand's political landscape
Bundelkhand comprises four Lok Sabha seats — Jhansi, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. In the 2019 elections, the BJP secured all four seats, and despite whispers of anti-incumbency, the influence of Prime Minister Modi remains significant. The party highlights achievements like ending «mafia raj» and focusing on development.
Challenges from opposition However, the SP-Congress alliance poses a formidable challenge by uniting various caste groups and addressing issues like unemployment.
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Jhansi
In Jhansi, where joblessness is a significant concern, the competition involves three contenders: Incumbent MP Anurag Sharma, former Congress MP Pradeep Jain Aditya, and BSP candidate Ravi Prakash Kushwaha. Sharma, victorious in the 2019 elections with a substantial margin of over 3.65 lakh votes, highlights BIDA as a major accomplishment of the