Amethi (UP): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party’s Amethi Lok Sabha seat candidate and sitting MP Smriti Ilan, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party has no idea about its development. He claimed that the region has “suffered” for the past five years because of this.
She was here to seek support for Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma, who she says has “dedicated her entire life to Amethi”. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow in Jassi town on the last day of campaigning for the seats, which will be counted on May 20 in the fifth round of the seven-phase general election.
“He (Sharma) has been associated with Amethi for the last 40 years. He has been associated with my father (Rajiv Gandhi) here, he has also worked with my mother (Sonia Gandhi) and my brother Rahul Gandhi. He has given his all. He will give his life to Amethi,” she said while addressing the gathering.
Priyanka Gandhi and Sharma were seen waving and greeting people from their cars during the roadshow which started from Jaish Island bus stop and ended at Navjeet intersection. Petals rained down every time the car passed through town.
“Amethi is my home and family. We have never left Amethi and we will never leave it,” he said in a statement from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh for campaigning for Sharma and Rahul Gandhi, respectively. said Priyanka Gandhi, who was visiting Rae Bareli.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi was the candidate from Wayanad, Kerala and Amethi. He won from Wayanad but lost Amethi to Irani.
Congressional leaders targeted Iran, saying, “Amethi has suffered a lot in the last five years…” and “these people have never even thought about its development.” “Rahul lost (in 2019) because he misled,” she added.
“Amethi is my home and family, so we understand our responsibility. We will continue to work for this family. Along with Kishori Lal Sharmaji, Rahul Gandhi is also here. My family and I will continue to work for Amethi and Rae Bareli,” Priyanka Gandhi said.
issued May 18, 2024, 16:30 IST
