Phase 7 of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was marked by intense political activity and high-profile contests across several key constituencies. This final phase, held on May 19, 2019, spanned eight states and 59 seats, drawing significant attention from both the media and the electorate. Voters in this phase witnessed a blend of veteran politicians, incumbent leaders, and controversial figures, each bringing their own political weight and campaign strategies to the fray.From the bustling ghats of Varanasi to the agricultural heartland of Punjab, the candidates diverse backgrounds and the issues at stake underscored the multifaceted nature of Indias democratic process. As the electoral battle reached its climax, Phase 7 epitomized the dynamic and competitive spirit of Indian politics, setting the stage for the final verdict that would shape the countrys governance for the next five years.Phase 7 of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in India featured several prominent candidates across various constituencies.Here are seven notable faces from that phase, along with more detailed backgrounds:Narendra Modi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) As the incumbent Prime Minister of India and the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) leading candidate, Narendra Modi was a central figure in this phase. Modi had previously won the Varanasi seat in 2014 with a significant margin and was seeking re-election to continue his agenda of development and governance reforms. His campaign emphasized achievements like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and economic initiatives such as Make in India.Shatrughan Sinha (Patna Sahib, Bihar) A well-known Bollywood actor and a seasoned politician, contested from Patna Sahib as a Congress candidate. Having switched from the BJP, Sinha was vocal about his criticism of the BJPs policies and leadership, making his contest significant. His rivalry with BJPs candidate, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, drew considerable attention.Manoj Sinha (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh) A senior BJP leader and then Minister of Communications and Railways, Manoj Sinha, was a key candidate in Ghazipur. Known for his administrative skills and low-profile but effective governance, Sinhas candidature was backed by his reputation for bringing infrastructural improvements and development projects to his constituency.Charanjit Singh Channi (Jalandhar, Punjab)the former prime minister and Congress party contender from Punjabs Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat. For the Jalandhar seat, Channi is competing against Pawan Kumar Tinu, an AAP candidate, and Mohinder Singh Kaypee, a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate.Anurag Thakur (Himachal Pradesh) Anurag Thakur, a union minister, is the BJPs nominee for the Hamirpur constituency in Himachal Pradesh. Satpal Singh Raizada, a Congressman, is running against the Union Minister. Following his father Prem Kumar Dhumals retirement as the states chief minister, Thakur was first elected in a bypoll in 2008. In 2009, 2014, and 2019, he emerged victorious in three consecutive elections.Ajay Rai (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) The Congress candidate from Varanasi, Ajay Rai, was one of Narendra Modis main opponents. Rai, a local strongman with significant influence in the region, focused his campaign on local issues, including unemployment and farmers distress, contrasting Modis national-level achievements with the local realities faced by the constituents.Harsimrat Kaur Badal (Bathinda, Punjab) A senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, contested from Bathinda. Her campaign emphasized agricultural policies, rural development, and welfare schemes for farmers, resonating with the agrarian population of Punjab. Her political prominence and family legacy added weight to her candidacy.These candidates represented some of the most high-profile and closely watched contests in the final phase of the 2019 general elections, each bringing their unique backgrounds and political significance to the forefront of Indian politics.
