India News: SULTANPUR: In Sultanpur, a hundred kilometres to the east of Congress bastion Rae Bareli, another Gandhi has entered the poll fray again, eyeing a rec.
Maneka Gandhi, a veteran BJP MP, is contesting for her ninth term in Sultanpur amid strong opposition and local issues. Despite support from some party leaders, prominent BJP figures have not campaigned for her. Opposition candidates from SP and BSP have gained significant community support, making the contest challenging. Local issues like traffic congestion, law-and-order, and water shortages are major concerns for voters.
The ancient city is being transformed to accommodate a temple for Hindu deity Lord Ram, as Modi’s BJP seeks to capitalise on nationalist fervour ahead of the general election.
Shabbir’s love affair with the CNS Open Golf Championship continues as Pakistan’s top-ranked professional edged Ahmed Baig by one stroke in a tense final.