NEW DELHI: The Congress party has chosen Kishori Lal Sharma as their candidate for the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, putting an end to the speculation that had been circulating for weeks regarding their candidates for both Amethi and Rae Bareli seats.
Sharma will face off against BJP’s Smriti Irani, who emerged victorious against Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 general elections.Meanwhile, the Congress party has decided to field Rahul Gandhi from the Rae Bareli constituency.
The two seats will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth of the seven-phase general election.
Sharma will face off against BJP’s Smriti Irani, who emerged victorious against Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 general elections.Meanwhile, the Congress party has decided to field Rahul Gandhi from the Rae Bareli constituency.
The two seats will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth of the seven-phase general election.
Here’s all you need to know Kishori Lal Sharma:
KL Sharma , a trusted aide of Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress president, served as her representative during her tenure as the member of Parliament from Rae Bareli.
- Kishori Lal, a dedicated member of the Congress party, has been diligently overseeing the party’s activities and operations in Amethi and Rae Bareli for a long time period. Kishori Lal has played a crucial role in maintaining the party’s presence and influence in both the constituencies.
- Kishori Lal Sharma, a native of Ludhiana, Punjab, was first introduced to Amethi by Rajiv Gandhi in approximately 1983.
- Following Rajiv Gandhi’s tragic demise in 1991, the Gandhi family stopped participating in elections from this constituency. However, Sharma remained steadfast in his support and continued to actively campaign for Congress party candidates in the area.
- Kishori Lal Sharma was instrumental in Sonia Gandhi’s maiden electoral triumph in Amethi in 1999. It was through this victory that Sonia secured her entry into the Parliament for the first time.
- KL Sharma has also worked for the Congress party in Bihar and Punjab.