The Central Election Committee of Congress unveiled their fourth candidate list on Saturday, mirroring speculation with the spotlight on Madhya Pradesh, as Digvijaya Singh is handed the Rajgarh ticket. In a striking move, Ajay Rai has been positioned to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi.
As Amethi and Rae Bareli continue their anxious wait for representatives, the fourth list maintains the secrecy around these paramount constituencies. The Congress party's dispatch reveals the strategic deployment of 46 candidates, nine of whom hail from Uttar Pradesh, alongside 12 fiercely contested seats in Madhya Pradesh.
Furthermore, Congress has advanced its political gambit across various states, deploying candidates on one seat in Assam, two in Jammu & Kashmir, two in Manipur and one in West Bengal, fortifying their presence across a strategic bloc of 13 seats.
Former BSP Member Danish Ali Secures a Congress Ticket
The political currents had foretold Danish Ali's entry into Congress ranks following his controversial exit from BSP. Sealing this transition with official candidacy, Danish Ali now vies for the Amroha seat. Joining him are marked contenders like Imran Masood from Saharanpur, Ram Nath Sikarwar from Fatehpur Sikri, Alok Mishra from Kanpur, Pradeep Jain Aditya from Jhansi, Tanuja Poonia from Barabanki SC, Akhilesh Pratap Singh from Deoria, and Sadan Prasad from Bansgaon SC.
Explore Here: Who got the ticket from where
The theatrical battlefield of electoral politics extends with diverse names from different regions marking their territory. Uday Shankar Hazarika gains the ticket from Assam's Lakhimpur, while Kuldeep Rai Sharma emerges as the candidate from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Chhattisgarh's Bastar (ST) will witness Kawasi Lakhma diving into the fray, and from Jammu & Kashmir, Udhampur welcomes Chaudhary Lal Singh, while Raman Bhalla holds the fort in Jammu.
Madhya Pradesh Finalizes 12 Candidates
The curtain rises on Madhya Pradesh, revealing an intense lineup of 12 candidates for Congress, with Digvijaya Singh clinching the Rajgarh seat and former union minister Kantilal Bhuria enlisted for Ratlam. Alongside these two, 10 more strategists are announced, while six seats including Guna and Vidisha currently pause on standby.
RLP Merges with Congress in Rajasthan Alliance
As Congress unveils its fourth list for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, three Rajasthan seats come to a close with Hanuman Beniwal from RLP securing the Nagaur seat. The grand political theatre unfolds, with Anil Chopra representing Jaipur Rural and Bhajan Lal Jatav stepping up for the Karauli-Dholpur (SC) constituency. In a dramatic turn of events, the party still grapples with the aftermath of securing no seats in Rajasthan during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Tamil Nadu Eyes Sivaganga: Karti Chidambaram Secures Congress Ticket
Maharashtra Fields Candidates on Four Seats
In its relentless stride towards the Lok Sabha 2024 battlegrounds, Congress's fourth list endorses four aspirants from Maharashtra. Introducing Rashmi Shyamkumar Barve from Ramtek (SC) and Vikas Thakre representing Nagpur, they're joined by Dr. Prashant Yadavrao Padole from Bhandara Gondiya, showcasing the thorough imprint of Congress's electoral strategy.
185 Names Proclaimed So Far for the Grand Electoral Showdown
With the stage set for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Congress has progressively drawn its roster. The grand reveal commenced on March 8th with 39 names featuring ex-president Rahul Gandhi. A subsequent list dropped on March 12th with 43 hopefuls, followed by a third dispatch announcing 57 name on March 22nd. Culminating in today's fourth list, Congress stands poised, with 185 candidates ready to conquer the political arena.
