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.
The grand old party has won seven of the eight polls held here between 1952 and 1984. However, in recent years, the BJP has made it its citadel, emerging victorious in five of the last seven elections.