Union Minister Smriti Irani challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi alone, alleging his failure to serve the constituency during his tenure. Irani claimed that Gandhi was greeted by deserted streets during his recent visit to Amethi as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. She accused Congress workers of shunning the event, necessitating the recruitment of workers from neighboring districts.

Irani criticized Gandhi for allegedly neglecting Amethi while representing it for 15 years, suggesting that his subsequent victory in Wayanad indicated the electorate's desire for change. She highlighted Gandhi's rejection of an invitation from Ram Lalla and his family's purported indifference to Amethi's concerns.

Irani asserted that Amethi's decision to elect her in 2019 signaled a rejection of the Gandhi family's influence, claiming that this trend extended to Raebareli, where Sonia Gandhi recently announced her decision not to contest due to health reasons.

The Union Minister's remarks underscored the ongoing political rivalry between the BJP and the Congress, particularly in key constituencies like Amethi and Raebareli.

Union Minister Smriti Irani challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi alone, alleging his failure to serve the constituency during his tenure. Irani claimed that Gandhi was greeted by deserted streets during his recent visit to Amethi as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. She accused Congress workers of shunning the event, necessitating the recruitment of workers from neighboring districts.

Irani criticized Gandhi for allegedly neglecting Amethi while representing it for 15 years, suggesting that his subsequent victory in Wayanad indicated the electorate's desire for change. She highlighted Gandhi's rejection of an invitation from Ram Lalla and his family's purported indifference to Amethi's concerns.

Irani asserted that Amethi's decision to elect her in 2019 signaled a rejection of the Gandhi family's influence, claiming that this trend extended to Raebareli, where Sonia Gandhi recently announced her decision not to contest due to health reasons.

The Union Minister's remarks underscored the ongoing political rivalry between the BJP and the Congress, particularly in key constituencies like Amethi and Raebareli.