Did Priyanka Gandhi decline Lok Sabha ticket over BJP barbs?
family bastion in the north, Raebareli, Congress announced on Friday, a move that will challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a region he dominates. Rahul Gandhi will also contest the Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad in Kerala.
In Amethi, KL Sharma would be fighting for Congress against Union Minister Smriti Irani who had defeated Rahul Gandhi in 2019 elections. KL Sharma has worked as a representative of Rajiv Gandhi, Satish Sharma, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Amethi.
Rahul Gandhi said being nominated from Raebareli was an "emotional moment" for him. "My mother has entrusted me with the responsibility...with great confidence and given me the opportunity to serve it," he posted on X, adding, “In the ongoing battle for justice and against injustice, I seek the love and blessings of my loved ones.
I am confident that all of you are standing with me in this battle to save the constitution and democracy." Also Read | How the ‘reluctant’ Rahul Gandhi was persuaded to contest from Raebareli, Congress party's ‘safest’ seat Congress' move to field Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli has paved way for the BJP to launch taunts on the Wayanad MP. BJP says Rahul Gandhi wasn't contesting from Amethi for the fear of defeat.Milestone Alert!
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