“Lok Sabha Elections 2024: SP Picks Seven Candidates, Shivpal Yadav Eyes Kannauj”:
Veteran Politician Shivpal Yadav Back in the Fray as SP Unveils First Batch of Lok Sabha Candidates:
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has chosen its weapons for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha battle, announcing seven candidates, including the seasoned politician Shivpal Singh Yadav. Uncle to SP president Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal returns to the familiar turf of Kannauj, his home constituency and former Lok Sabha seat.
SP’s list showcases a mix of experience and fresh faces:
- Ramgopal Yadav: Seasoned campaigner, contesting from Firozabad.
- Akshay Yadav: Shivpal’s son, aiming for a debut win in Firozabad.
- Lalji Prasad Verma: Veteran Dalit leader, seeking victory in Ambedkar Nagar.
- Avadhesh Prasad: Promising newcomer, eyeing Faizabad.
- Dharmendra Yadav: Political heavyweight, back for another term in Azamgarh.
- Ratan Yadav: Fresh voice, hoping to make a mark in Mirzapur.
The announcement, made in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav and party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, underlines SP’s focus on key strongholds. Akhilesh expressed confidence in their selection, stating, “These candidates have deep roots in their constituencies. Together, we will defeat the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.”
Shivpal, a familiar face in Kannauj politics, shared his motivation for returning to the ring. “I seek to serve my people once again,” he stated. “With the party’s support, I aim to win and contribute to Kannauj’s development.”
This strategic first strike sets the stage for an intriguing Lok Sabha battle. With familiar veterans like Shivpal alongside promising newcomers, SP appears determined to unseat the BJP in 2024.
