Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 08 Jun 2024,Saturday Politics
In a significant move, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to retain the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and is expected to relinquish his Wayanad seat, party insiders reveal. Despite winning both constituencies with substantial margins in the recent elections, the decision, influenced by the Congress Working Committee meeting, leans toward reinforcing the party's presence in Uttar Pradesh. Raebareli, a traditional Gandhi family bastion, is seen as crucial for the Congress's revival in the state. A formal announcement is anticipated by June 17, confirming Gandhi’s focus on Uttar Pradesh, where Congress aims to regain its historical foothold.
