Rahul Gandhi

Congress has picked Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi after the party released its candidates' list from the constituencies on Friday.

Reports suggest that both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are reluctant to contest from the family’s tradition seats, and efforts are being made to convince them to fight from at least one. The filing for nominations ends on May 3.
 

The polling for 94 seats across 12 states and union territories will take place in the third phase on May 7. According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the average asset per candidate contesting in phase-3 of Lok Sabha election is Rs 5.66 crore.

Speaking at a poll rally in Karnataka's Shivmogga, the Congress leader condemned the BJP's alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) and criticised PM Modi for seeking votes for what he termed a "mass rapist."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly challenged the Congress on reservation row during an election rally in Gujarat's Anand on Thursday (April 2). He gave three challenges to the Congress and its allies and asked them to give in writing that they will never implement religious-based quotas.

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that Fawad Chaudhry's public endorsement of Rahul Gandhi has fully exposed the partnership between Pakistan and Congress.

PM Modi accused the Congress of seeking religion-based reservations and challenged them and their INDIA bloc allies to guarantee in writing that they won't implement such policies or alter existing quotas for SCs/STs/OBCs.

Former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry, who once proudly declared Pakistan's involvement in the 2019 Pulwama attack, has now endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking a massive row amidst Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Opposition parties have accused the BJP of harboring intentions to abolish reservation quotas if it secures a significant majority in the Lok Sabha elections, fueling speculation around the BJP's "abki baar 400 paar" slogan.

A viral video originating from Amethi has sparked intense discussions about the changing political landscape of the region, as a local paanwala credits Union Minister Smriti Irani for what he claims to be the demise of the Gandhi family's influence in the area.

Pointing to Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi rebutted the notion that India is becoming electorally autocratic just because the opposition is unable to secure power. He stressed that despite contesting elections, the opposition has failed to sway the voters, which does not undermine India's democratic fabric.

The Congress party continues to deliberate over potential candidates for the Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies, with growing calls for Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from these seats. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge has been entrusted with the decision-making process

Rahul Gandhi represents the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, which is all set ti go to polls on April 26. However, it is reportedly said that the final decision regarding Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's candidature will be deferred until after Friday, with nominations expected to be filed in the subsequent week.

Among the prominent contestants in Phase 2 are Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar contesting from Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad, BJP's Hema Malini from Mathura, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy from Mandya, and BJP's Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South.

While the Prime Minister sought to deflect attention from the verbal sparring, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has plunged into action over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.