Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Lucknow?

April 24, 2013 10:26

After reports that Gandhinagar MP LK Advani is likely to contest from Bhopal in next General Elections, it is being talked about that former minister of state Amit Shah may contest the Lok Sabha Elections from Gandhinagar.

This rumour stems from the planning Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and his team is busy with in New Delhi.

Sources in the state BJP say though it is a little early to freeze plans for Lok Sabha Elections, leaders are busy preparing a strong base for what is believed to be a battle of survival for BJP nationally.

Also, for now, Modi plans to contest from Lucknow -- Atal Bihari Vajpayee's seat for five terms between 1991 and 2004. BJP president Rajnath Singh, it is believed, supports Modi in his plans.

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had reported about this exclusive way back in May 2012.

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