Nitin Jairam Gadkari, the stalwart of Indian politics, is set to embark on yet another electoral journey as he contests the Lok Sabha elections representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Nagpur, Maharashtra. Known for his unwavering dedication, Gadkari has been a key figure in the Narendra Modi government, assuming the mantle of Road Minister in 2014 and overseeing critical portfolios including Shipping, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, and Water Resources.
Presently, he continues to serve as a Member of Parliament from Nagpur, reflecting his strong connection with the constituency. Amidst the political landscape, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s call for Gadkari to consider his party’s support, should he feel ‘insulted’, adds an intriguing dimension to the unfolding electoral narrative in Maharashtra.
BJP Unveils Second List of Lok Sabha Candidates:
In its latest announcement, the BJP revealed 72 additional candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Notable names include Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi, and Anurag Singh Thakur. Former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Basavaraj Bommai, and Trivendra Singh Rawat also find their place in the BJP’s second list
Khattar, who recently stepped down as Haryana’s Chief Minister, will now vie for a parliamentary seat from Karnal. Meanwhile, Anil Baluni, the party’s chief spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member, emerges as the contender from Uttarakhand’s Garhwal.
In Delhi, the BJP introduces two fresh faces for the Lok Sabha polls: Harsh Malhotra from East Delhi and Yogendra Chandolia from North West Delhi.
Other significant entries include Union minister Pralhad Joshi contesting from Dharwad in Karnataka, and B Y Raghavendra, son of former chief minister B S Yediyurappa, standing for election from Shimoga.
This follows the BJP’s initial list of over 190 candidates announced earlier this month. With the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April-May 2024, the political landscape is gearing up for a significant showdown.
