Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad insult to Amethi, betrayal with people: Smriti Irani
Lucknow: BJP leader Smriti Irani Thursday attacked Congress president Rahul Gandhi, saying his decision to contest from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala was an "insult" to the people of Amethi.
Rahul is contesting from the seat in Kerala in addition to his traditional stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
Referring to the Congress chief, Irani said a person who is here in Amethi for the past 15 years has decided to leave his supporters and has chosen to file nominations from another constituency.
"He is filing his papers from another Lok Sabha seat. This is an insult to Amethi and a betrayal with its people. The people will not tolerate this," she told reporters here.
The Union minister said this is because Congress workers know he does not have support in Amethi.
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Sunetra Pawar urges supporters to avoid celebrations amid big lead in Baramati
Baramati: NCP leader Sunetra Pawar, who is leading by a margin of over 70,000 votes in the Baramati bypoll, has appealed to her supporters to refrain from holding victory celebrations.
Even as counting trends show a strong lead in her favour, Pawar urged party workers and supporters to avoid rallies or public celebrations.
Counting of votes is still in progress, and the final result is awaited.
