Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37am on 02 May 2024,Thursday Politics
With the impending polls in Amethi and Rae Bareli, traditional strongholds of the Nehru-Gandhi family, Congress faces pressure to nominate candidates. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's reluctance to contest adds to the party's dilemma. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to finalize candidates within 24 hours. Congress leaders fear a political setback if the siblings abstain, emphasizing the symbolic importance of their candidacy. Failure to field them could undermine party morale and potentially benefit the opposition. Political observers warn of historical consequences if BJP secures victory in both constituencies.
