Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress for Delay in Announcing Amethi Candidate

In a statement on Wednesday, Amethi sitting MP Smriti Irani expressed surprise and criticized the Congress party for the delay in announcing its candidate from Amethi for the upcoming 2024 elections. Irani noted that she is not aware of the Congress candidate for the seat, but she views the delay itself as a sign of defeat for the party.

Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 elections to secure the Amethi seat, commented on the unusual delay in the Congress announcing its candidate. She highlighted that it is the first time the party is taking so much time to disclose the candidate for Amethi. Irani suggested that the extensive deliberation and delay indicate a lack of confidence and may be a precursor to defeat for the Congress in the upcoming elections.

The statement by Smriti Irani adds to the ongoing speculation about whether the Congress will nominate Rahul Gandhi once again for the Amethi seat, given his past association with the constituency. The delay in the announcement has become a point of discussion in the political landscape, with Irani interpreting it as a noteworthy development signaling potential challenges for the Congress in Amethi.