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| Rahul Gandhi, flanked by entire |
| Rahul Gandhi, flanked by entire family, files nomination from Amethi
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| INDIA
, 12-April-2014
5:49:43 AM |
| Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today filed his nomination from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh in the presence of mother Sonia, sister Priyanka and her husband Robert Vadra. The Congress No. 2 is seeking re-election for a third consecutive term from the Lok Sabha constituency.
"I have been working in Amethi for 10 years... We have family ties with Amethi, it will be a good victory," Mr Gandhi, flanked by his mother, told reporters.
The drive to the district collectorate in Gauriganj in Amethi for filing of nomination was marked by a massive reception for the Gandhis. Sitting atop an SUV, the siblings waved as their convoy made its way through the huge crowd that had lined the entire route to the collectorate. Rose petals were showered on them in line with the grand reception promised by the local Congress unit. 500 kgs of flowers had reportedly been arranged to welcome their 43-year-old MP who has held the Amethi seat since 2004.
Mr Gandhi, though, faces a tough three-cornered contest this time around with the BJP fielding actor-turned-politician and Rajya Sabha MP Smriti Irani from the seat and poet-turned-politician Kumar Vishwas representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). (India Votes 2014: full coverage)
Both Ms Irani and Mr Vishwas have openly challenged the Congress No. 2 to a debate over development in Amethi, but so far he has refused. The constituency, which has been represented by Mr Gandhi's mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the past, has traditionally voted for the party. It votes on May 7, the penultimate phase of the nine-phase general election. (See poll schedule)
The battle for Amethi is also a major test for Priyanka, who as campaign manager, will have to ensure that Mr Gandhi's over 3.5 lakh-winning margin in 2009 is not breached this time. The 42-year-old had recently told NDTV that that she will actively campaign only for her brother and mother,
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