In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has announced its first slate of 195 hopefuls. Among the notable names are 34 central ministers poised to contest the polls. This time, Madhya Pradesh's duo in the spotlight includes Shivraj Singh Chauhan from Vidisha and Jyotiraditya Scindia from Guna.
Other candidates include Shivmangal Singh Tomar from Morena, Sandhya Rai from Bhind, Bharat Singh Kushwah from Gwalior, Virendra Khatik from Tikamgarh, Rahul Lodhi from Damoh, VD Sharma from Khajuraho, Ganesh Singh from Satna, Janardan Mishra from Rewa, Dr. Rajesh Mishra from Sidhi, Himadri Singh from Shahdol, and Lata Wankhede from Sagar. Meanwhile, existing MPs Pragya Thakur from Bhopal and KP Yadav from Guna have been replaced.
Shivraj Expresses Gratitude to High Command
Following the announcement, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan thanked PM Modi via tweet, praising him as a visionary leader who has scripted history with unparalleled development and public welfare. Under his leadership, the vision of a developed India will soon be realized.
Shivraj further added in his tweet that he is grateful to contribute to this vision. He has a deep-rooted bond with the Vidisha constituency, having been elected as MP five times thanks to the local populace. The party has once again entrusted him to serve this very community.
He proclaimed that PM Modi holds a special place in the people's hearts and confidently stated that under Modi's leadership, BJP is set to secure more than 400 seats. The nation echoes the sentiment, 'Once more, a Modi government.' Shivraj concluded by committing to serve the public without fail under the guidance of PM Modi and the leadership of JP Nadda and Amit Shah.