Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As India awaits outcome of mega polling exercise, here is a list of most noteworthy battles
Lok Sabha Elections 224 Key Battles: As India awaits the outcome of a six-weeks-long voting process to elect repsentations from its 36 states and Union Territories in the form of 543 Lok Sabha seats, after electors cast their ballots in the world's largest democratic exercise, here is a list of some of the most noteworthy contests in the much-anticipated five-yearly event. Certain Lok Sabha constituencies often draw significant attention due to several factors such as political significance, historical trends, and the prominence of candidates. In the 2024 general polls, all eyes will be on the Varanasi seat, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contesting against the Indian National Congress (INC) party's Ajay Rai. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting from two seats: Wayanad against the Communist Party of India's Annie Raja and Rae Bareli against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Meanwhile, several exit polls have predicted a victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi faces the political battlefield from the Lok Sabha seat in Varanasi, in a move that isn’t just a mere strategic decision but a testament to the city’s rich culture and religious diversity which is at the heart of the country. PM Modi is up against multiple contenders from assorted political structures.
Take a look at some of the key contests in the Lok Sabha elections 2024:
PM Narendra Modi contesting Varanasi seat for third straight time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat twice in the past. He first contested and won the Varanasi seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, and was then re-elected from the same seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Congress has fielded Ajay Rai in Varanasi
The INC has fielded its UP president Ajai Rai in Varanasi for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Rahul Gandhi to
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting from two seats: Wayanad against the Communist Party of India's Annie Raja and Rae Bareli against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Rules allow candidates to contest multiple constituencies but represent only one.
Amit Shah vs Sonal Patel in Gandhinagar
BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah will contest from the Gandhinagar seat against the INC's Sonal Patel. The Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat has been in the BJP's possession since 1989.
Rajnath Singh vs Ravidas Mehrotra in Lucknow
Samajwadi Party's Ravidas Mehrotra is contesting from the Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Smriti Irani vs KL Sharma in Amethi
Union Minister Smriti Irani is contesting from the Amethi seat. The INC has fielded KL Sharma from the Lok Sabha constituency.