Overview

• 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.