The BJP has unveiled its initial roster of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with the Prime Minister slated to contest from Varanasi for the third consecutive time.

Today, the BJP announced its inaugural lineup of 195 candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, which includes 34 Union ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to run for elections from Varanasi for the third occasion, while Home Minister Amit Shah will contest from Gandhinagar. The list encompasses 51 candidates vying for seats in Uttar Pradesh.