Congress Loyalist K L Sharma Files Nomination From Amethi

Congress loyalist K L Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat here on Friday. Sharma filed his papers at the collectorate, accompanied by local Congress leaders.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra earlier in the day urged the the public in Amethi to vote for Sharma.

Congress Loyalist K L Sharma Files Nomination From Amethi

Soon after her arrival in the constituency, Priyanka headed for the party office in Gauriganj and met Sharma. She also addressed party workers to ensure his victory. She later left for Rae Bareli to accompany Rahul Gandhi who will file his nomination from the constituency earlier represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi.

Sharma's candidature from the Amethi seat was announced early Friday, the last day for filing of nomination for the polling slated in the fifth phase on May 20. Sharma is pitted against BJP leader and sitting MP Smriti Irani.

After filing his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, Congress candidate KL Sharma says, "Who will win or lose from here, it's in people's hands, we will work hard... Election is just a formality, people make their mood for those who work for them. People have this perception that whom they elected earlier was good or bad. The people of Amethi are in my heart. I have been here for 40 years. I am following what has been directed to me by the top leadership. I just want people to give me a chance in their service."