ChandigarhChandigarh, April 16 -- In a strategic move to address discontent within the family of Jalandhar's former MP Santokh Chaudhary and bolster its stronghold in the constituency, the Congress party is considering fielding a member of the Chaudhary family from Hoshiarpur reserve seat, following the nomination of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi from Jalandhar.
The decision stemmed from the concerns that the dissatisfaction within the Chaudhary family could potentially harm the Congress' prospects in their bastion - Jalandhar. Known for their influence over the Scheduled Caste (SC) vote bank in the segment, the Chaudhary family's discontent poses a significant challenge for the grand old party. By contemplating the move to ...