Congress Releases List of 10 Candidates for Lok Sabha Polls.
A very big news broke out that the Congress party released the first list of 10 candidates from the Lok Sabha polls campaign, and the most significant name among the list is Kanhaiya Kumar, the previous Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union President (JNUSU). North East Delhi constituency is allocated to Kumar by Congress, a thing that essentially has drawn general applause from party workers and supporters.
Kanhaiya Kumar to Contest from North East Delhi
Kanhaiya Kumar, who is famous for his flaring speeches and solid oratory skills, has bluntly attacked the BJP and its policies in his protests. He has been an active member of student politics, he has been identified as one of the prominent faces of left-wing student movement of India.
A Strategic Move to Counter BJP’s Stronghold
The move made by Congress party to field Kumar from North East Delhi is widely perceived as a strategic response to BJP’s presence in the region. The constituency is at present presented by the BJP’s Manoj Tiwari, who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2014.
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Congress Fields Several Prominent Leaders
Furthermore, the Congress has chosen other impressive leaders, who are former Union Ministers like Kapil Sibal and Salman Khurshid, to campaign for Lok Sabha elections. The party has also given tickets to few young and dynamic leaders like Priya Dutt, Milind Deora and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Lok Sabha Polls: A Crucial Event in India’s Democratic Process
The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, 2024. This electoral combat between BJP and Congress is anticipated to be a close contest. The BJP, which is only asking for second term of power, has already announced its list of candidates and the Congress will definitely announce its complete list of candidates in the near future.
The Popularity Test for BJP and PM Modi
The Lok Sabha polls are the most important election event in India, and the result of those elections would determine the contours of the country’s politics. The elections are also a referendum on the ruling BJP’s popularity and its leader, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who is looking for the second term.
Congress Candidates in Punjab:
- Charanjit Singh Channi: The former Punjab Chief Minister has been nominated for the Jalandhar-SC Lok Sabha seat.
- Gurjeet Singh Aujla: Incumbent MP will contest from the Amritsar seat.
- Amar Singh: Given the ticket for the Fatehgarh Sahib (SC) Lok Sabha seat.
- Dharamvir Gandhi: Former MP, now with Congress, will represent the Patiala Lok Sabha seat.
- Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu: Nominated for the Sangrur and Bathinda Lok Sabha constituencies respectively.
Congress Candidates in Delhi:
- JP Agarwal: Veteran politician will contest from the Chandni Chowk seat.
- Kanhaiya Kumar: Fielded from North East Delhi.
- Udit Raj: Will contest from North-West Delhi.
BJP and AAP Candidates in Punjab:
- Preneet Kaur (BJP): Former Congress MP, fielded from Patiala.
- Dr. Balbir Singh (AAP): Contesting from the Patiala seat.
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu (BJP): Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, fielded for the Amritsar seat.
- Sushil Kumar Rinku (BJP): AAP’s lone MP, now with BJP, will contest from Jalandhar.
- Hans Raj Hans (BJP): Singer and MP from North West Delhi, fielded for Faridkot.
- Karamjit Anmol (AAP): Nominated for the Faridkot seat.
The political landscape in Punjab is heating up as parties finalize their candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. Stay tuned for more updates as the election fervor intensifies.
