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Smriti Irani files nomination from crucial Amethi seat; holds massive roadshow ahead of filing her nomination papers

Smriti Irani had won the seat in 2019 by defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, which was considered bastion for the Gandhi family until the 2019 elections

PGurus Newsdesk

April 29, 2024

Smriti Irani had won the seat in 2019 by defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, which was considered bastion for the Gandhi family until the 2019 elections

Smriti Irani’s big show of strength in Amethi

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday filed her nomination for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh from where she is seeking a second term. Meanwhile, the Congress is yet to declare its candidate for the seat.

Smriti Irani won the seat in 2019 by defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, which was considered a bastion for the Gandhi family until the 2019 elections.

Smriti Irani was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Her husband Zubin Irani was also present.

Amethi is scheduled to go to polls in the fifth phase on May 20, with the last date for filing nominations set for May 3.

Smriti Irani held a massive roadshow while going to the district collectorate office to file nomination. Before this Smriti Irani and her husband performed ‘puja‘ at their home and visited a temple.

Just a day earlier, Irani visited Ayodhya to take the blessings of Ramlala ahead of filing her nomination. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that she prayed for the good health of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the progress of the nation, and the well-being of the residents of Amethi, her Lok Sabha constituency.

She later said, “I consider myself lucky to be born in such an era, which saw our Ram Lalla moving from a tent to a grand temple. Today especially, being in the company of saints, their love and blessings not only boost my morale but today I am again getting inspiration from them to walk on the path of virtue. Similarly, in the court of Hanumanji, I sought blessings to have a spirit of service like his. Coming to this land is a matter of pride for any Sanatani.”

The Congress has not made any statements yet regarding the Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh. The grand old party, which is contesting 17 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh under I.N.D.I.A’s seat-sharing deal, has announced candidates for all the seats except Amethi and Raebareli.

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