New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its tenth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list introduces nine contenders who will compete for seats across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chandigarh.
Notably, Neeraj Shekhar, son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar and a current Rajya Sabha MP has been nominated to contest from Ballia. In a high-profile contest, SS Ahluwalia is set to challenge former actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) member, Shatrughan Sinha, in Asansol.
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The BJP’s decision to replace sitting MP Kirron Kher from Chandigarh with Sanjay Tandon has stirred discussions. In another significant move, Neeraj Tripathi, son of the late Kesari Nath Tripathi, a veteran BJP leader, will replace sitting MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi from the Allahabad seat.
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Adding further intrigue to the electoral landscape, the party has nominated Jaiveer Singh to run against Dimple Yadav in the Mainpuri constituency, Uttar Pradesh. Following the withdrawal of Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh from the Lok Sabha race last month amid allegations of targeting Bengali women in his videos and movies, the BJP has nominated SS Ahluwalia for the Asansol seat in West Bengal.
The Lok Sabha elections are set to commence on April 19, spanning seven phases, with the results scheduled to be announced on June 4, 2024. The BJP’s latest list underscores the party’s strategic approach as it gears up for a high-stakes electoral battle across various constituencies.