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Can a candidate contest from two seats in Lok Sabha Elections? What the law says

IndiaTimes Monday, 6 May 2024
In India, it is not uncommon for a candidate to contest from two seats or constituencies in the Lok Sabha Election, albeit with certain legal provisions and historical precedents. Recently, the issue of running for multiple seats came up when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted his candidacy from Rai Bareli in Uttar Pradesh after competing in Wayanad, Kerala during the second phase.
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