Congress leader Rahul Gandhi officially entered the electoral fray by filing his nomination papers for the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. Accompanied by prominent Congress figures such as Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul was greeted warmly by Congress and Samajwadi Party supporters as he arrived in Raebareli.
Amid cheers and slogans, Rahul was felicitated by various trade organizations, marking his debut electoral bid in Raebareli. However, amidst the fervor, a minor clash erupted between BJP and SP workers, underscoring the political tensions.
उत्तर प्रदेश के रायबरेली से जननायक का नामांकन pic.twitter.com/CVndMRzBxk
— Congress (@INCIndia) May 3, 2024
Notably, Raebareli has been a stronghold of the Congress, with exceptions during the sporadic victories of other parties. Nonetheless, the Gandhi family, particularly Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, have maintained a significant presence in Raebareli’s political landscape over the decades.
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