Congress is expected to announce candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli tonight, the last day for nominations. Rahul Gandhi is likely to contest from Amethi, while an alternative plan is prepared in case Priyanka Gandhi Vadra doesn't run in Rae Bareli, possibly fielding Sheila Kaul's grandson.

The party picks former MLA Satpal Raizada against Union Minister of BJP, Anurag Thakur on Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat, yet to declare candidates for by-poll in three Assembly segments in HP.