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India's Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi files 2nd election nomination for UP stronghold

AP Published April 10, 2019
In this file photo taken on April 2, 2019 Indian National Congress party president Rahul Gandhi addresses supporters at an event to unveil the party's election manifesto in New Delhi. ─ AFP/File
In this file photo taken on April 2, 2019 Indian National Congress party president Rahul Gandhi addresses supporters at an event to unveil the party's election manifesto in New Delhi. ─ AFP/File
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India's Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi has filed his nomination for another term as a member of Parliament from Amethi, a family bastion in the vote-rich state of Uttar Pradesh.

Gandhi's mother, Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who is running for a seat from Rae Bareli, another city in Uttar Pradesh, joined her son in Amethi on Wednesday, a day before voting in India's multi-phase national elections begins for the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament.

Gandhi's sister, Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress party manager of the eastern half of Uttar Pradesh, and her husband, were also present.

Up for grabs in Uttar Pradesh are 80 of the Lok Sahba's 543 elected seats.

Gandhi is also running from Wayanad in Kerala state.

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Razzak
Apr 10, 2019 01:31pm
is this a Big news in Pakistan ? why we never focus on own issues ... no wonder why 2.5 GDP growth expected
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M. Saeed
Apr 10, 2019 01:32pm
Wish him and family all the success in the next elections.
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Rabba
Apr 10, 2019 01:53pm
He will loose in up
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Sheraz
Apr 10, 2019 01:53pm
This guy is young and energetic and should get a chance to rule the Indian nation. There is no space for old blood in new style of politics these days. Bring some young people who understand the problem of young people and take country to a new direction. A person who didnt take nation to a new level amd solve problems in 5 years of power and still doing promises then he should not deserve to be in driving seat.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Apr 10, 2019 02:07pm
What else can he do to stay afloat in politics, make sure to use his cards wisely, strive hard to continue the legacy of his family, embark upon a safe flight in the upcoming elections, get counted and remain in the media limelight?
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Prateik
Apr 10, 2019 02:10pm
He is not confident of winning elections from one place.
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Desi Baba
Apr 10, 2019 02:59pm
Most of the Gandhi family has fought from Amethi historically and won from there since the formation of the constituency in 1967. Despite that, Amethi still remains as one of the most backward constituencies in UP.
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kp
Apr 10, 2019 03:03pm
He may loose his constituency and he know this.
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Surya Kant Agrawal
Apr 10, 2019 03:05pm
He is scared, although I believe he will win from both places. But this reflects poorly on the image of a leader lacking self confidence.
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Om Prakash Verma
Apr 10, 2019 03:27pm
Rahul and his party are going to be defeated decisively. For Congress it will be a long way to recover.
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Desi Dimag
Apr 10, 2019 04:21pm
If he looses Amethi he will loose the trust as well.
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Dilip Thorat
Apr 10, 2019 04:23pm
Dont know why he wants to loose from both seats when one seat was enough to loose.
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Wasim
Apr 10, 2019 05:39pm
In India voters don't consider Rahul Gandhi an Indian. He is known for scan, out on bail.
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Pervez
Apr 10, 2019 07:13pm
What is it to us?
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harish
Apr 10, 2019 08:32pm
File as many nominations as you want. Amethi is 50/50. for rest all, even he knows the results.
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harish
Apr 10, 2019 08:32pm
@M. Saeed , "Wish him and family all the success in the next elections." Exactly! In next elections in 2024. 2019, he has no chance.
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Jacky
Apr 10, 2019 10:24pm
@Sheraz, make him pm of pakistan.
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Danish
Apr 10, 2019 11:21pm
Make no difference . You will lose the election anyway.
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C T Rao
Apr 11, 2019 01:03am
@M. Saeed , RG needs all your good wishes. He is sure to loose his bastion seat of Amethi.
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C T Rao
Apr 11, 2019 01:08am
@Sheraz, Modi has earned the trust and faith of Indians through his hard work sincerity and honesty. Surely he will easily be re-elected for a second term. Modi is the first ever PM of India who has given his report card to the people of India every year. Truly the best PM India has ever had
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C T Rao
Apr 11, 2019 01:10am
@Pervez, good question
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MG
Apr 11, 2019 06:31am
Fire in the mountain run run run........to south
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MG
Apr 11, 2019 06:32am
@Sheraz, He is already in Mid life Crisis my dear.He is double the age of average Indian population
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Kedar
Apr 11, 2019 10:26am
He has just announced 72000 per month scheme in one of the election campaign. It was 72000 per year fees day back. You can find so much entertainment in India. No one dares to look into his eyes. Even all politicians afraid of him. No one dares to have debate on corruption.
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