Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the Gandhi family, has been fielded from Rae Bareli, a stronghold of the Congress party, while Kishori Lal Sharma will contest from Amethi. This move marks a strategic shift for Rahul, who previously represented Amethi until his defeat to Smriti Irani in 2019. Rae Bareli, historically significant for the Gandhis, was held by Indira Gandhi and later by Sonia Gandhi. Rahul’s candidacy in Rae Bareli pits him against BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. Singh, confident of victory, vows the end of the Gandhi dynasty in Rae Bareli. Meanwhile, Rahul’s decision to contest from Rae Bareli has raised eyebrows, especially since it could reinforce BJP’s allegations of dynasty politics, with Sonia Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha and Rahul currently representing Wayanad. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s decision not to contest adds to the complexity, fueling speculation and concerns within the Congress party about the electoral implications.
Suspense Over: Rahul Gandhi to Contest From Wayanad and Rae Bareli
