Rahul from Amethi, Priyanka from Raebareli: Gandhi bastions demand

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress unanimously approved a resolution for the candidature from the Gandhi family in Amethi and Raebareli seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. According to Sources, Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Raebareli, a seat which was previously held by Sonia Gandhi. Both the seats are considered bastions of the Gandhi family. Supporters of Priyanka Gandhi have put up posters in Raebareli, urging her to contest the Lok Sabha elections from there. The poster reads “Rae Bareli pukarti, Priyanka Gandhi ji aaye (Raebareli calling, Priyanka Gandhi come)”. The poster also asks that the Congress put forward its development work. The Pradesh Election Committee has discussed candidates in each of the 17 Lok Sabha seats allocated to the Congress under INDI-Alliance. Names of three probable candidates have been sent for other seats to the CEC.