Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest from Varanasi, with Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh also among the 195 candidates.
• Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Vidisha, replacing controversial MP Pragya Singh Thakur in Bhopal.
• The list features 34 Union Ministers, 28 women, and 47 leaders under the age of 50, aiming for a diverse representation.
• Notable changes include Jyotiraditya Scindia contesting from Guna and Hema Malini from Mathura, highlighting strategic candidate placements.
• The BJP aims for a 'massive first-mover advantage' with early candidate announcements, targeting 370 seats in the upcoming elections.