BJP Announces First List of 195 Candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its initial list of candidates, including key figures and strategic changes, ahead of the Election Commission's poll schedule announcement.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest from Varanasi, with Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh also among the 195 candidates.
• Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Vidisha, replacing controversial MP Pragya Singh Thakur in Bhopal.
• The list features 34 Union Ministers, 28 women, and 47 leaders under the age of 50, aiming for a diverse representation.
• Notable changes include Jyotiraditya Scindia contesting from Guna and Hema Malini from Mathura, highlighting strategic candidate placements.
• The BJP aims for a 'massive first-mover advantage' with early candidate announcements, targeting 370 seats in the upcoming elections.

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