Singh, who recently switched from the Samajwadi Party to the Congress, said today a big city like Allahabad requires an Information Technology (IT) Park, an international-level stadium, and a metro rail service while its rural areas need adequate water supply for irrigation. The BJP had fielded Neeraj Tripathi from the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat, replacing Rita Bahuguna Joshi.
From 1952 to 1984, the Congress dominated the seat, winning seven of the eight elections. However, the BJP has made significant inroads in recent years, securing victories in five of the last seven elections.
Once known as Oxford of East, Allahabad Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a battle of legacies sons of two prominent leaders are in a straight contest, testing their fathers' political credibility.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh Meets SP Chief Akhiesh Yadav in Lucknow, Terms It ‘Courtesy’ Meet The Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha Member and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh went on to meet Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow on Wednesday. The meeting between the two leaders took place at Janeshwar Mishra Trust fueling political