Union minister and MP Smriti Irani on Monday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest from his previous constituency.
“Amethi’s former MP insulted the people of Amethi in Wayanad and because of this Amethi was distressed. Ram Lalla’s invitation was rejected by him and his family. Amethi is distressed due to this also,” she said.
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She said, “I dare Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The union minister also dig at Congress leader saying that people of Amethi are angry with Rahul Gandhi to a great extent as when the Nyay Yatra’s convoy arrived in the town, it was welcomed by empty streets.
“Amethi has received an investment of ₹6523 crore in the Investors Summit. The anger of the people of Amethi against the Gandhi family is clearly visible. Today when Rahul Gandhi arrived, he was welcomed by empty streets. In Amethi, I fought against a candidate who had the support of many people. Empty streets were showing that they have nothing to do with the Gandhi Family”, said Irani.
She also held a Jan Samwad in Amethi on Monday as part of a four-day visit to her parliamentary constituency.
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