Azamgarh is indeed known as a political platform for SP to spread its foothold in eastern UP. But BJP grabbed it from SP in the June 2022 byelections after Akhilesh resigned as Lok Sabha MP from here following his win in the state assembly elections.
In Amethi, BJP s Smriti Irani and Congress s Kishori Lal Sharma are in a fierce battle, with Priyanka Gandhi s campaign adding twists. Though a BJP stronghold, the absence of a Gandhi candidate has led to uncertainty. Issues like the Ram temple, Modi factor, and free ration scheme dominate amidst tight competition.
India News: AMETHI: Elections in Amethi are unfolding like a slow-burn Alfred Hitchcock thriller with BJP's high-profile Smriti Irani and the relatively unknown K.
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