Raipur. The battle of Raipur South in the Congress party has now reached Delhi. Yesterday, there was a protest against the parachute candidate in the capital Raipur, in fact, Pramod Dubey’s supporters have opened a front. Pramod Dubey also met PCC Chief Deepak Baij.
It is reported that Rajiv (Shanu) Vora, who is the nephew of late Motilal Vora, a senior Congress leader, has presented his claim for the by-election on the Raipur South assembly seat from the Congress. He has asked for a ticket to fight the election strongly and defeat the BJP. Meanwhile, Pramod Dubey has also bought the nomination form. After which Shanu Vora has now reached the AICC. It is discussed that Shanu Vora will meet the AICC leaders throughout the day today. Meanwhile, it has also come to light from the party leaders that the high command wants to give the ticket to Shanu Vora but the state leaders are supporting Pramod Dubey. Let us tell you that BJP and Congress party can announce the name of their candidate anytime in the coming days. The round of meetings for the selection of the candidate is going on till late night. Supporters of the contenders are thronging Rajiv Bhawan till evening.
By-election on Raipur South Assembly seat – 8 applications purchased on the first day of nomination
The nomination process for Raipur South Assembly by-election 2024 has started. 8 nomination applications were purchased on the first day itself. Today, on Saturday also, potential candidates can buy nomination applications and submit the filled nomination papers before the Returning Officer. Yesterday, candidate Jaya Rao from Lok Jan Shakti Party Janshakti Sabha Chhattisgarh Pradesh, candidate Ramkumar Ajgalle from Sundar Samaj Party, independent candidate Radheshwar Gaikwad, candidate Champalal from Right to Recall Party, independent Ashish Pandey, candidate Neeraj Saini from Dhoon-Sena, Manish Srivastava from Samajwadi Party, Pramod Dubey from Indian National Congress have purchased nomination applications. The last date for filing nomination applications is October 25. Scrutiny of nominations will be done on October 28. Candidate can be withdrawn on October 30.