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.
A thriving agricultural community has taken shape since the Afghans sought to find a home in this barren land soon after the Soviet invasion of their country.