Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘I am not minister…’ says Jyotiraditya Scindia in Guna

Campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections has entered its final stretch, with candidates intensifying efforts to win over voters. Speaking in Guna, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized his familial connection with the public, stating, “I am not a minister or merely a leader; I am a member of your family.” Addressing a gathering in Bamori, Guna district, Scindia stressed the historical sacrifices of the Scindia family for the region’s development.

Scindia stressed the need for widespread voter participation, expressing worry over previous stages’ low voter turnout. Campaigning alongside Scindia, former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attributed crucial roles to him, citing the Ladli Bahna Yojana as one that impacted state assembly elections.

Chouhan criticized the Congress, highlighting their failed ambitions in recent polls and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, foreseeing India’s ascension as a global leader. He remarked on Congress’ declining influence, citing recent defections, such as Akshay Kanti Bam from Indore parliamentary seat.

Madhya Pradesh’s Lok Sabha elections are conducted in four phases, with the first two already completed. The third phase, on May 7, covers nine constituencies, while the fourth and final phase, on May 13, includes eight. With 29 constituencies, Madhya Pradesh holds significant representation in the Lower House, comprising 10 reserved seats for SC and ST candidates and 19 unreserved seats.