Congress Leader Pranav Jha Responds to BJP’s Allegations on Wayanad Nomination
In New Delhi, Congress leader Pranav Jha addressed allegations from the BJP regarding the nomination process of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad. The BJP claimed that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was kept outside during the nomination. Jha explained that due to a rule by the district magistrate, only five people were allowed in the room at a time. He stated that Kharge and KC Venugopal took turns entering the room, as shown in a video. Jha accused the BJP of spreading lies to divert attention from real issues.
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress, accusing them of practicing untouchability and mistreating Dalits. He claimed that the incident with Kharge exposed the Congress’s treatment of Dalits as third-class citizens.
Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination papers at the district collector’s office in Kalpetta, Kerala. Before the nomination, she and Rahul Gandhi held a roadshow and public rally, thanking the people of Wayanad for their support. The Wayanad seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who retained the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Constituency. The by-election in Wayanad is set for November 13.
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Pranav Jha -: Pranav Jha is a leader from the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India, along with the Congress party.
Mallikarjun Kharge -: Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and the President of the Indian National Congress party.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra -: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is a prominent leader in the Congress party and the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Wayanad -: Wayanad is a district in the state of Kerala, India, known for its beautiful landscapes and wildlife.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam, a state in northeastern India, and a member of the BJP.
Untouchability -: Untouchability is a social practice where certain groups of people are treated as ‘untouchable’ and face discrimination, which is illegal in India.
Kalpetta -: Kalpetta is a town in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, where Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination.
By-election -: A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
