35 Muslim candidates compete in Gujarat's Lok Sabha polls, with Congress not fielding any for the first time.

35 Muslim candidates contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Congress. Gujarat's Lok Sabha polls see 35 Muslim candidates in the race, but the Congress party has not fielded any for the first time. The Bharuch seat, traditionally held by a Muslim candidate, goes to the Aam Aadmi Party in a seat-sharing agreement. Only the Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded a Muslim candidate, down from 43 in 2019.

May 05, 2024
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