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  1. www.thehindu.com › news › nationalWho is Ajay Rai, the Congress leader running against PM Modi ...

    Jun 4, 2024 · Election Results 2024: Who is Ajay Rai, the Congress leader running against PM Modi in Varanasi? As per early trends, PM Modi is leading ahead of Mr. Rai in Varanasi after trailing for a brief...

  2. www.aninews.in › news › nationalVaranasi: Congress' UP chief Ajay Rai pitted against PM Modi ...

    Ajay Rai is the president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee and is facing a huge challenge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is a two-time MP from Varanasi. Ajai Rai began...

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  4. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › varanasiVaranasi Election Results 2024 Highlights: PM Modi wins by 1. ...

    The prime minister defeated Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajai Rai by 1,52,513 votes, securing 612970 (54.24%) votes in total while Rai had to settle for 460457 (40.74%).

    • June 4, 2024

  5. thewire.in › politics › from-abvp-to-challengingFrom ABVP to Challenging Modi: The Story of Ajay Rai, the New ...

    Rai’s journey with the Congress started in 2012 when he contested as its candidate and routed the BJP nominee to secure the Pindra seat.

  6. www.ndtv.com › india-news › varanasi-lok-sabhaVaranasi Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Highlights: PM Modi ...

    Jun 4, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won UP's Varanasi seat for the thrid consecutive time, defeating Congress's Ajay Rai by a margin of 1,52,513 votes. In 2014, Narendra Modi defeated AAP...

    • June 5, 2024
    • June 4, 2024

  7. indianexpress.com › article › who-isWho is Ajay Rai, the Congress leader pitted against PM Modi ...

    Mar 24, 2024 · This is the third time Rai is contesting the Varanasi seat in UP, where he previously lost to PM Modi in 2014 and 2019 elections. Although he’s best known for facing the PM in Lok Sabha elections, Rai began his political journey with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) years ago.

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  9. www.indiatoday.in › india › storyWhy Congress tapped 'bahubali' Ajai Rai to take on PM in Varanasi

    Mar 24, 2024 · Ajai Rai has been challenging PM Modi since 2014. Though the election numerics may be against him, the Purvanchal strongman's caste is another reason why Congress hopes Rai will offer a strong challenge to the Prime Minister in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.