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In a significant move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Congress party unveiled 16 additional candidates, bringing the total tally to 259. Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh will be contesting against BJP's candidate, the prominent actor Kangana Ranaut, in the Mandi constituency.
This decision was ratified during a meeting of the Congress' Central Election Committee, presided over by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Sources indicate that there was a consensus at the state level to field Vikramaditya for Mandi, a seat currently held by his mother, Pratibha Singh, who also heads the state party.
कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री @kharge की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित 'केंद्रीय चुनाव समिति' की बैठक में लोकसभा चुनाव, 2024 के लिए कांग्रेस उम्मीदवारों के नाम की लिस्ट। pic.twitter.com/nh9v8MTVjf
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 13, 2024
Furthermore, the CEC discussed nominations for Haryana, including Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda from Rohtak and Congress General Secretary Kumari Selja from Sirsa. However, the final names for Haryana are yet to be disclosed.
The candidature shuffle also saw sitting Punjab MP Manish Tewari being relocated to Chandigarh, reflecting the party's strategy to field strong contenders in key constituencies.
Congress also announced nine more candidates for Odisha, including former minister Srikant Jena, bringing the total count to 17. Additionally, Himmatsinh Patel has been named as the Congress candidate for Ahmedabad East. In alliances, Congress has earmarked the Kurukshetra seat for AAP, underlining collaborative efforts.
Discussions are ongoing for Punjab, with Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Warring affirming that announcements for candidates are imminent. He emphasized a mix of incumbents and fresh faces, aligning with the party's focus on winnability.
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