Congress Releases First List of Candidates for Lok Sabha Elections

The Congress party has announced its first list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, focusing on southern and northeastern states.

Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad in Kerala, with speculation about his candidacy in Amethi.
Shashi Tharoor and Bhupesh Baghel among the prominent names announced for Kerala and Chhattisgarh, respectively.
The list includes a significant focus on OBC, SC, ST, and minority communities, with 24 of the 39 candidates representing these groups.
Seat finalization and announcements for other states, including Maharashtra and Bengal, are still pending.
Congress' strategy emphasizes strongholds in the south and northeast, where the BJP is comparatively weaker.