The Congress has officially rolled out its inaugural list of nominees for the Lok Sabha elections, featuring 39 aspirants. The spotlight is on the youth brigade, with 12 candidates below the age of 50.
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The party's first roster includes noteworthy leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Bhupesh Baghel, Shashi Tharoor, and KC Venugopal.
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Along with the list, Congress seems to crystallize its electoral blueprint. With 15 general candidates and 24 from SC-ST, OBC, and minority groups, the party’s slate reflects a concerted effort to fit the mold of social justice.
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Emphasis on the South in the First List
The Congress has highlighted the southern region in its initial list, introducing candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, 7 in Karnataka, and announcing names for 4 constituencies in Telangana.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, upon securing his nomination from the Thiruvananthapuram constituency, expressed gratitude and humility. "Having served for 15 years, I've never needed to resort to negative campaigns," he remarked.
