The Congress Party on Tuesday announced that Ajay Rai will be its candidate from Varanasi constituency.
"The national Congress has decided with the approval of honourable Congress President, to field Ajay Rai as our candidate from Varanasi. Rai has a history of electoral success in Varanasi. He has fought a number of elections successfully and is currently a sitting Congress MLA," said Congress leader Randeep Surjewala.
"He has led the area, is known to the area, and in the party's opinion he is the best candidate for Varanasi.