After weeks of deliberations and speculations, Congress announced on Friday that Rahul Gandhi will be its candidate from the traditional Gandhi family stronghold of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, while KL Sharma will contest from Amethi in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking to ANI, Purnesh Modi, who is also the BJP's in-charge for political affairs in Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu, said that Rahul Gandhi did not file his nomination from Amethi against Smriti Irani as he had lost the Congress' stronghold in the 2019 general elections.
Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to the polls on May 7, has been held by the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal since 2009. However, Congress and NDA ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) have fielded strong candidates this time, hoping to spring a surpr
Supaul Lok Sabha constituency, which has been considered a stronghold of the socialists for a long time, is set for a keen contest as RJD has fielded its candidate after 25 years since the 1998 Lok Sabha polls against sitting MP and BJP leader Dileshwar Kamait.
Raebareli, a stronghold of the Gandhi family, was represented by her mother Sonia Gandhi since 2004 in the outgoing Lok Sabha. There was speculation earlier that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would contest from either Amethi or Raebareli, two seats in Uttar Pradesh, which are prestige battles for th
Rahul Gandhi, who is MP from Wayanad in Kerala and is re-contesting from the seat, lost from Amethi in 2019 Lok Sabha polls to Union Minister Smriti Irani. Rahul Gandhi had won the seat, also a Gandhi family stronghold, three times in a row till 2019.
Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang Kondbarao Pole visited Baramulla and conducted a thorough inspection of the counting centre and strong rooms designated for the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency at the indoor sports stadium of the district.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has come out strongly against Governor CV Ananda Bose over the molestation allegations against him and said that a person having such allegations against himself doesn't have the right to talk on the Sandeshkhali issue.
New Delhi [India], May 3: The Indian Achievers' Forum, hosted a thought-provoking webinar on May 2, 2024, focusing on the pivotal role of the Global Indian Diaspora in fostering international trade and investment. Distinguished panelists from various sectors and countries convened to share t
The demand for air conditioners (ACs) have surged during the April month due to the increase in temperature, especially in North and Central India. It has prompted a strong outlook for AC demand until mid-June 2024.
Punjab [India], May 3: Ajooni Biotech Limited is thrilled to share that CRISIL Limited has raised company's long-term credit facilities ratings to "CRISIL BB+/ Stable". This upgrade underscores company's ongoing efforts to improve risk profile, revenue streams, and operational profitability.