Some notable names in the first list include shashi tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram, bhupesh baghel from Rajnandgaon, Vincent Pala from Meghalaya, and ashish Saha from Tripura West. Out of the 39 candidates, 15 are from the general category, while the remaining 24 belong to backward, Dalit, tribal, and minority communities. The congress party has strategically chosen candidates to represent a diverse cross-section of society.

Chhattisgarh has a significant presence in the initial candidate list, with notable names like Shiv Dahria from Janjgir, jyotsna Mahant from Korba, Rajendra Sahu from Durg, Vikas Upadhyay from Raipur, and Tamradhwaj Sahu from Mahasamund. The party seems to be focusing on strong representation from various regions and communities to enhance its electoral prospects in the upcoming elections.The results of these efforts will be seen soon in the upcominng days.Congress Unveils 39, Electoral Designs