Exit Polls: Smriti Irani Holds Edge in Close Contest for Amethi Seat

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:31pm on 02 Jun 2024,Sunday Politics

According to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll, BJP's Smriti Irani is projected to retain the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in a close battle against Congress's KL Sharma. Once a Gandhi family stronghold, Amethi witnessed Irani's victory over Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 elections. While speculation arose about Gandhi's return to contest against Irani, he opted for Raebareli. KL Sharma, a Gandhi loyalist, now represents Congress in Amethi. The electoral landscape in Amethi reflects shifting dynamics amidst BJP's growing influence and the enduring legacy of the Gandhi family.

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