New Delhi : Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, covering 49 seats across six states and two union territories (UTs), is set to determine the electoral fate of several high-profile leaders, including those from Raebareli, Amethi, and Lucknow.
Key Constituencies and Candidates in Phase 5:
Raebareli: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is contesting from Raebareli, facing BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. Gandhi also contested from Wayanad this election. Sonia Gandhi, in her first public address for the ongoing campaign, urged Raebareli residents to support Rahul, assuring them of his commitment. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that Singh would defeat Gandhi.
Amethi: Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide to the Gandhi family, is running against BJP’s Smriti Irani. Sharma emphasized the Gandhi family’s contributions to Amethi’s development, while Irani highlighted the BJP’s policy clarity and character.
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is aiming for a third consecutive win, facing Samajwadi Party’s Ravidas Mehrotra. Singh emphasized his commitment to realizing Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision for Lucknow’s development.
Mumbai North: Union Minister Piyush Goyal is contesting against Congress’ Bhushan Patil. Goyal expressed confidence in the BJP’s performance, while Patil highlighted his local connections as an advantage.
Mumbai North Central: BJP has fielded Ujjwal Nikam, replacing Poonam Mahajan, against Congress’ Varsha Gaikwad. Nikam emphasized his dedication to contributing to Prime Minister Modi’s vision.
Kaiserganj: Karan Bhushan Singh, son of Brij Bhushan Singh, is contesting from Kaiserganj. The constituency remains a family stronghold despite controversies surrounding Brij Bhushan Singh.
Hajipur: Chirag Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas) is contesting against RJD’s Shiv Chandra Ram, aiming to continue his father’s legacy.
Saran: Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, faces BJP’s Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Acharya criticized the BJP’s manifesto for ignoring employment issues, while Rudy predicted a clean sweep for the BJP in Bihar.
Baramulla: NC leader Omar Abdullah is up against Sajad Lone of the Peoples Conference and Mir Mohammad Fayaz of PDP. Lone criticized Abdullah, urging voters to reject him.
As Phase 5 unfolds, the outcomes in these key constituencies will shape the political landscape and influence the future trajectory of Indian politics.
