Lok Sabha

1. Lok Sabha 2024 elections see NDA and INDIA readying for fierce showdowns nationwide.
2. PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Abki Baar 400 Paar’ contrasts with the opposition’s bid to halt his third term.
3. Political landscape poised for high-stakes battles as parties gear up for intense contests.

New Delhi, March 25: The battlegrounds are drawn for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, with contenders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gearing up for intense battles across the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set ambitious goals with his slogan ‘Abki Baar 400 Paar’ for the NDA, while the opposition alliance seeks to prevent Modi from securing a third term in office.

As candidates are announced, anticipation rises for what promises to be a fiercely contested election season. Here are some key contests to keep an eye on:

  1. Narendra Modi vs Ajay Rai (Varanasi): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again contest from Varanasi, where he faces Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai. Rai, who contested against Modi in 2014 and 2019, aims to challenge the incumbent once more. In the previous elections, Modi secured convincing victories over his rivals, including Rai.
  2. Rajeev Chandrasekhar vs Shashi Tharoor (Thiruvananthapuram): Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar will take on three-time MP and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Tharoor, known for his eloquence and intellect, has represented the constituency since 2009.
  3. Abhijit Gangopadhyay vs Debangshu Bhattacharya (Tamluk): Tamluk constituency in West Bengal is set to witness a heated battle, with former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay representing BJP against Trinamool Congress’s Debangshu Bhattacharya. Gangopadhyay’s transition from judiciary to politics has sparked controversy, while Bhattacharya gained fame for creating the ‘Khela Hobe’ song, emblematic of TMC’s campaign.
  4. K Surendran vs Rahul Gandhi (Wayanad): Kerala BJP chief K Surendran will face off against former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala. This contest promises to be high-profile, with Surendran aiming to challenge Gandhi’s dominance in the region. In the previous election, Gandhi won the seat by a significant margin.
  5. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury vs Yusuf Pathan (Baharampur): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will contest from the Baharampur constituency in West Bengal, facing former cricketer Yusuf Pathan representing Trinamool Congress. Chowdhury’s stronghold faces a challenge from Pathan, who brings his sporting fame to the political arena.
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These key contests exemplify the diversity and intensity of the electoral battles unfolding across India, as parties vie for supremacy and voters’ trust in the Lok Sabha elections of 2024.