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Lok Sabha Election

Lok Sabha Election 2019: BJP declares 184 candidates, resentments delay Himachal’s candidature

By Rahul Bhandari 1 min read

BJP announces 184 candidate, Narender Modi to contest from Varanasi, Amit Shah will fight polls from Gandhinagar replacing LK Advani

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its list of candidates for the Lok Sabha election 2019. BJP has announced 184 candidates in its first list, but in the first list party hasn’t announced candidates from the Himachal Pradesh.

BJP had won all four seats in 2014 Lok Sabha Election. Party core committee has recommended to re-nominate all four sitting MPs for the Lok Sabha elections 2019, but it’s resulting in resentment from the other ticket aspirants.

BJP has re-nominated Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi and Amit Shah has replaced LK Advani from Gandhinagar parliamentary. BJP veteran and party founder member LK Advani represented the Gujarat capital city seat of Gandhinagar for the last six terms.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow and Nitin Gadkari will contest from Nagpur. Smriti Irani will take on Rahul Gandhi from Amethi again.

BJP has announced 28 seats of Uttar Pradesh, 16 from Maharashtra, 14 from Kerela, 21 from Maharashtra, 8 from Assam, 5 from Uttrakhand, 5 from Jammu Kashmir, 10 from Odisha

Lok Sabha polls, to be held in seven phases across the country, begin April 11 and the counting of the votes will be held on May 23.

Rahul Bhandari

Boasting a rich and dynamic career of over 17 years in journalism, I proudly serve as the Founder, Promoter, and Editor of TheNewsHimachal. Beyond the mere statistics of my extensive coverage, my commitment lies in crafting insightful narratives that traverse the intricate landscapes of politics, socio-economics, education, and grassroots issues. TheNewsHimachal, under my editorial guidance, stands as a beacon of impactful journalism, contributing to informed discussions and catalyzing positive change. My journey encapsulates not just a number but a legacy of shaping meaningful stories that resonate deeply within and beyond the borders of Himachal Pradesh.

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