In its recent announcement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party made significant changes, particularly in Rajasthan. Sunil Sharma, who was earlier slated as the candidate for Jaipur, has been replaced by Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, a former minister in Rajasthan. Additionally, Murarilal Meena, a Congress legislator, has been nominated for the Dausa parliamentary seat.
This decision comes as part of the party's strategy for the first phase of elections, covering 12 constituencies on April 19. Murarilal Meena's nomination is notable, especially considering his wife Savita Meena's unsuccessful bid for the Dausa seat in the previous election cycle.
Sunil Sharma, the former candidate for Jaipur, voluntarily withdrew his candidacy amidst controversy surrounding his association with the Jaipur Dialogues forum, known for its alignment with right-leaning ideologies. This move followed scrutiny from both within and outside the Congress party, including remarks from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioning Sharma's suitability for candidacy due to his ties with the Jaipur Dialogues.
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