The Congress Working Committee's meeting has wrapped up, focusing on candidate nominations for the next Lok Sabha elections. Sources suggest a confident move by Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad, while conversations about Bhupesh Baghel representing Rajnandgaon are underway. The next Congress CEC meeting is anticipated on March 11.
Insiders claim that the candidature for Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad and senior leader Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram is nearly finalized.
'Discussion Also Engages Siddaramaiah's Prospects'
Beyond Wayanad and Thiruvananthapuram, the potential of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah contesting from Karnataka was reviewed, although no discussions revolved around the Gulbarga seat in this meeting.
Potential Contender from Rajnandgaon: Sources Suggest Bhupesh Baghel
Sources also revealed that the former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, might be fielded in the Lok Sabha elections. The dialogue centered around his possible candidacy from the Rajnandgaon seat. Candidates like Tamradhwaj Sahu from Durg, Jyotsna Mahant from Korba, and Shiv Dahria from Janjgir-Champa are also likely to be launched.
