As India enters into the second phase of the parliamentary elections, the nation's attention turns towards the venerable constituencies of Rae Bareli and Amethi. Preceding the candidate announcements, it's rumored that Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi may seek blessings at Ayodhya's famed Ram Lalla temple.
Nomination proceedings for these constituencies begin April 26, with sources indicating potential candidacies. Public declarations are expected before April 30th, although Congress leaders have yet to officially affirm these claims.
Should Rahul and Priyanka decide to enter the fray, nominations might occur between May 1-3, given that May 3 is the final nomination day in these notably traditional Congress strongholds.
The previous elections saw Rahul Gandhi's defeat in Amethi at the hands of Smriti Irani, though he secured victory in Wayanad, marking a significant moment in the Congress party's history for these constituencies.
An air of uncertainty hovers over Rae Bareli as Sonia Gandhi, having announced her last parliamentary election in 2019, has also shown an emotional attachment to the constituency intimately associated with her family for decades.
