Gujarat By-elections 2025: Congress nominates Nitin Ranpariya for Visavadar, BJP fields Kiritbhai Patel, and AAP puts forward Gopal Italia. Voting is scheduled for June 19th.
Gujarat Bypoll 2025: The Congress party has declared Nitin Ranpariya as its candidate for the Visavadar assembly constituency in the upcoming Gujarat by-elections 2025. Ramesh Chavda, a former MLA, has already been given the ticket for the Kari constituency. Meanwhile, the BJP has nominated Kiritbhai Patel for Visavadar, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded its prominent leader, Gopal Italia. Voting for both constituencies is scheduled for June 19th, with the last date for filing nominations set for June 2nd (Monday).
Three-Cornered Contest Expected in Visavadar
A three-cornered contest is highly anticipated in Visavadar, with the BJP, Congress, and AAP all fielding b candidates. Kiritbhai Patel (BJP), Nitin Ranpariya (Congress), and Gopal Italia (AAP) will be vying for the seat. This contest is particularly interesting because all candidates are recognized as popular figures in their respective areas. It will be intriguing to see which candidate garners the most voter support.
Congress Candidate Nitin Ranpariya's Political Journey
While Congress candidate Nitin Ranpariya's experience at the assembly level is new, he has been actively involved in grassroots politics for a considerable time. He has served as a Zilla Panchayat member and as the president of the Visavadar Youth Congress. Currently, he holds the position of Bhesan Taluka Congress president. This is his first assembly election ticket from the party. His supporters view him as a determined and grounded leader with significant influence among young people.
BJP Faces Challenge to Maintain Dominance in Kari
The Kari constituency holds significant importance for the BJP. The seat fell vacant after the demise of Karsanbhai Solanki. The BJP is making a concerted effort to retain the seat. However, Congress's nomination of Ramesh Chavda has made the contest more exciting. A close contest between the Congress and BJP is expected in Kari.
A Crucible Election for AAP
This by-election is considered a crucial test for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Gopal Italia's candidacy is a key component of AAP's strategy. Italia is a prominent party leader known for his outspoken nature. A b performance by AAP in these constituencies could represent a significant step towards strengthening its position in Gujarat.
