Sonia Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli
Sonia Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli
Former Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination papers from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
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Sonia Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli[/caption]
The Congress President is seeking re-election from Rae Bareli for the fifth time. She had won the seat in 2004, 2006 by-polls, 2009 and 2014. Before filing nomination, Sonia Gandhi with her daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and son, Rahul Gandhi conducted a havan at the Congress’ office. Following which, a massive roadshow was also undertaken.
The BJP has fielded Dinesh Pratap Singh against Sonia Gandhi. The Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party-RLD combine has not fielded any candidate in this Congress bastion.
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Earlier on Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi had filed his nominations from adjoining Amethi seat where his family members joined him at the road show.
Voting in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven different phases between April 11 and May 19. Rae Bareli will go to polls in the fifth phase on May 6. Results will be out on May 23.
- PTC NEWS
