Raebareli Lok Sabha Constituency: Key Battleground in the 2024 Elections
Raebareli Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh has long been a pivotal seat in Indian politics. Known as a stronghold for prominent political figures like Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Feroz Gandhi, Raebareli holds a significant place in the country’s parliamentary history.
Congress Stronghold in Raebareli
The constituency has been a bastion for the Indian National Congress (INC), securing 17 out of 20 Lok Sabha elections, including three by-polls. The seat has been under the control of influential leaders like Indira Gandhi, who maintained it as her stronghold for nearly a decade. Additionally, Sonia Gandhi emerged as the most successful leader from the seat, winning five consecutive Lok Sabha elections.
New Faces in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
In the upcoming 2024 Raebareli Lok Sabha elections, the dynamics in Raebareli are poised to shift. Sonia Gandhi, who has been a sitting MP from Raebareli, will not be contesting the elections, having been elected to the Rajya Sabha. Instead, her son, Rahul Gandhi, will represent Congress in the elections. Rahul’s candidacy marks his second in these elections, as he is also running for MP in Kerala’s Wayanad seat.
BJP’s Candidate: Dinesh Pratap Singh
Challenging the dominance of Congress in Raebareli Lok Sabha is the BJP’s candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh. Singh is a three-time MLA and former member of Congress, now representing the BJP. He ran against Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 elections and finished second.
BSP’s Candidate: Thakur Prasad Yadav
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is the only party contesting all Raebareli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh independently in the 2024 general elections. Thakur Prasad Yadav, who previously contested in the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections in 2017 and 2022, will be BSP’s candidate for Raebareli. This marks Yadav’s first attempt at securing a seat in the Lok Sabha.
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Conclusion
The Raebareli Lok Sabha Constituency holds significant weight in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With Rahul Gandhi leading the charge for Congress and Dinesh Pratap Singh representing the BJP, the contest promises to be a closely watched and highly competitive battle. As Raebareli goes to the polls on May 20, 2024, the outcome will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the broader political landscape in India.