The Rajgarh constituency in Madhya Pradesh, which is being touted as a hot seat this Lok Sabha elections with Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh contesting against two-time BJP MP Rodmal Nagar, is all set to vote on May 7, in the third phase of the ensuing general polls.
So far in the general elections, Congress won 9 elections from this seat, the Jansangh-BJP 6 times, the Janta Party twice and an independent candidate also won the seat only once.
This time, Congress has pitted Digvijaya Singh against two-time BJP’s Rodmal Nagar, who has been winning the elections since 2014.
Even before the release of Congress’ official, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh had announced that he would be the party’s Lok Sabha candidate from Rajgarh, marking his return to the seat after more than three decades.
Mr. Singh is contesting the constituency, considered his pocket borough, after a gap of 33 years.
– ANI
