With the impending Lok Sabha elections looming close, there remains a shroud of mystery surrounding several VVIP seats, as both the ruling BJP and opposition parties have yet to unveil their candidates. Particularly in Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti alliance and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are yet to formalize their seat-sharing agreement, the suspense heightens.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress bastions of Rae Bareli and Amethi are among the notable seats where the cards are yet to be laid on the table. While the BJP has reaffirmed Smriti Irani's candidacy in Amethi, a former stronghold of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress is yet to make its announcement. Similarly, both parties are yet to declare their contenders for the Rae Bareli seat, amid speculations of Priyanka Gandhi's potential candidacy.
Here are some key VVIP Lok Sabha seats where candidates are yet to be named:
AMETHI:
The BJP's decision to field Smriti Irani, who secured victory over Rahul Gandhi in 2019, marks a significant move. While Irani has already commenced campaigning in Amethi, the Congress maintains an air of suspense regarding its nominee.
RAE BARELI:
With Sonia Gandhi stepping aside, Rae Bareli sees the emergence of new contenders. Speculations surround the potential candidacy of Priyanka Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi, maintaining the seat's status as a stronghold of the Gandhi family.
KAISERGANJ:
The spotlight is on Kaiserganj following sexual harassment allegations against sitting MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Amidst this, both the BJP and the Samajwadi Party have refrained from disclosing their candidates.
ALLAHABAD:
BJP's Rita Bahuguna Joshi's victory in 2019 has stirred anticipation for the forthcoming polls. While the BJP ponders over a fresh face, the Congress is considering nominating the son of veteran Samajwadi Party leader Revati Raman Singh.
PHULPUR:
This historically significant seat awaits its contenders, with both the BJP and the opposition remaining tight-lipped about their candidates.
NASHIK:
The Nashik seat remains up for grabs, with both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the MVA yet to announce their candidates.
MANDI:
The BJP's nomination of actor Kangana Ranaut has drawn attention to the Mandi seat. Amidst speculation, the Congress deliberates over the candidacy of Pratibha Singh.
ANANDPUR SAHIB:
A seat of prominence in Punjab, Anandpur Sahib awaits the unveiling of candidates from various parties, including Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the suspense surrounding these VVIP seats adds intrigue to the electoral dynamics, shaping the narrative for the impending Lok Sabha elections.
