Earlier, it was reported that Priyanka Gandhi may contest from Rae Bareli and Rahul from Amethi. However, the Congress, on the last day of nomination, fielded Rahul from Raebareli and KL Sharma from Amethi.
During an election rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara on Sunday, PM Modi warned that if the Congress were to come into power, there was a risk of the nation's wealth being distributed among "infiltrators" and families with more children.
In 2019, the undivided Shiv Sena and BJP contested together and swept the state by bagging 41 of 48 seats. The BJP contested 25 seats and won 23, while Shiv Sena fielded its candidate on 23 seats and won 18.