Gujarat bypoll: Congress fields Gulab Singh Rajput for Vav Assembly constituency
The Hindu
Congress announces Gulab Singh Rajput as candidate for Gujarat by-election, with both parties hopeful of winning the seat.
The Congress on Friday (October 25, 2024) announced Gulab Singh Rajput as its candidate for the ensuing by-election to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat from Vav constituency.
According to a press release, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Mr. Rajput.
Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress are hopeful of winning the seat.
Earlier on October 15, 2024, the Election Commission announced the schedule for bypolls to 48 Assembly and two Lok Sabha seats. Except for Nanded Lok Sabha seat and Kedarnath Assembly seat, where votes will be cast on November 20, the remaining by-elections will be held on November 13. Results will be announced on November 23.
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