Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Rae Bareli, Sonia's loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi

By: TP News Date: 5/3/2024 10:57:22 AM

New Delhi:

Putting an end to all speculations, the Congress party on Friday announced its candidates from Rae Bareli and Amethi for the Lok Sabha elections.

After much deliberations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been fielded from Rae Bareli and senior leader and Gandhi family loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi.

The two will file their nomination papers today (May 3), the last date for the filing of nominations for the seats that will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth round of the seven-phase general elections.Rae Bareli: Rahul Gandhi Vs Dinesh Pratap Singh

Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gears up for a grand roadshow scheduled prior to filing his nomination today in Rae Bareli. With fervent enthusiasm, his supporters are rallying behind him, showcasing their unwavering commitment to his candidacy. Gandhi will take on BJP candidate Dinesh Pratap Singh at this seat. Singh had lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.