Political Speculation: Priyanka Gandhi Likely for Raibareli, Rahul for Amethi

Congress to End Amethi and Raebareli Suspense, Announce Candidates Soon

The suspense over the Congress’s candidates for the Amethi and Raebareli Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh is set to end today, just one day before the nomination deadline. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to announce the candidates for the two seats today. The decision comes amid speculation regarding the candidature of former party president Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for Amethi and Raebareli, respectively.

Rahul Gandhi, who faced an unexpected defeat in Amethi to BJP’s Smriti Irani in 2019, is expected to contest from there again, possibly alongside his current constituency, Kerala’s Wayanad. For Raebareli, held by Sonia Gandhi since 2004, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s entry into electoral politics is anticipated[1][2]. However, discussions within the party suggest a hesitancy towards fielding all three Gandhi family members in parliament, considering the “dynastic politics” charge that the party is often subjected to by the BJP.

The Congress is set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, with the decision to be announced in 24 hours. The party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) has empowered Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to take a decision, which will be announced within 24 hours, party leader Jairam Ramesh said. The suspense has been ongoing for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies, with Congress workers in Amethi holding a protest yesterday over the delay in the announcement.