The Congress is poised to announce its initial list of candidates as it gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list is likely to feature key figures, including Rahul Gandhi.
In Short
- Congress to announce first candidate list for Lok Sabha elections
- Central Election Committee finalised 40 candidate names.
The Congress is all set to announce its first list of candidates today, March 8, for the crucial Lok Sabha elections after its Central Election Committee (CEC) finalised the names of 40 candidates, sources said.
The CEC meeting, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, deliberated on candidates for 60 Lok Sabha seats across 11 states and Union territories. Sources said the list of candidates includes Rahul Gandhi, who is likely to again be fielded from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency. There is also intense speculation that Priyanka Gandhi may make her political debut from the Congress bastion of Raebareli.
The Congress is poised to announce its initial list of candidates as it gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list is likely to feature key figures, including Rahul Gandhi.In ShortThe Congress is all set to announce its first list of candidates today, March 8, for the crucial Lok Sabha elections after its Central Election Committee (CEC) finalised the names of 40 candidates, sources said.LinkedIn asserts that premium business brought in $1.7 billion in revenue. -
Rahul Gandhi is poised to seek re-election from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency, as per sources. However, speculations abound regarding his potential return to Amethi, his erstwhile stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, in addition to the Wayanad contest.
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There’s growing anticipation regarding Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s potential political debut. With Sonia Gandhi vacating the Raebareli seat for a Rajya Sabha berth, sources said many within the party are hopeful that Priyanka will step in to contest from this historically significant constituency.
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The discussions at the CEC meeting encompassed Lok Sabha seats across 11 states and union territories, including Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Lakshadweep.
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Several prominent leaders are reported to have made the first list of candidates. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is slated to contest from Rajnandgaon, and Tamradhwaj Sahu from Mahasamund. Additionally, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal has been confirmed as a candidate. Baghel’s former deputy TS Singhdeo won’t be contesting the polls, news agency PTI reported citing sources.
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