Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that he will not be contesting in the Lok Sabha elections from the Balasore constituency in Odisha, putting an end to speculations. There were rumors suggesting that the BJP might field Vaishnaw, who is currently a Rajya Sabha MP, from Balasore. However, he clarified that Pratap Sarangi, a former Union minister and the current BJP MP from Balasore, will be their candidate. Vaishnaw’s frequent visits to Balasore and participation in public events further fueled the speculations. During his visit, he even instructed officials to use the local name ‘Baleswar’ instead of ‘Balasore’ in signages at the Balasore railway station. Notably, Vaishnaw had also hinted at the possibility of contesting from the Cuttack constituency. However, he stated that he is a dedicated party worker and will fulfill any assignment given to him by the party. The Cuttack seat is currently held by Bhartruhari Mahtab from the BJD party.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, has announced that he will not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Balasore constituency in Odisha. Vaishnaw, who was elected as a Member of Parliament from Balasore in the 2019 general elections, stated that he wants to focus on his ministerial responsibilities and work towards the development of the country. This decision has sparked speculation about potential changes in the political landscape of Odisha. However, Vaishnaw assured that he remains committed to serving the people of Odisha and will continue to work for their welfare.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw won’t run for 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Balasore, Odisha.
