The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The party's Central Election Committee (CEC) has empowered Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to take a decision, which will be announced within 24 hours, party leader Jairam Ramesh said.

"Nobody is scared, no one is running away," he said.

The Congress has kept the suspense going for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies, not naming candidates for them in the latest list of names for the Lok Sabha polls released on Tuesday.This is my challenge to the Congress shehzada (prince, in a reference to Rahul Gandhi), his party, and supporters. If they have the courage, let them announce and give it in writing that they will never offer reservations based on religion. They should pledge to not tamper with the Constitution,” the PM said as he launched his electoral campaign in his home State of Gujarat on the State’s foundation day. Congress workers in Amethi held a protest yesterday over delay in the announcement.

Slogans of "Amethi mange Gandhi parivar (Amethi demands the Gandhi family)" were raised by Congress workers sitting on a protest outside the party office.