Congress remains optimistic about Rahul Gandhi's return to contest the Amethi battle against Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani has challenged Rahul Gandhi in Amethi without relying on his political allies. People wonder if Rahul Gandhi will accept the challenge or avoid it. The Congress party has not revealed its plans for Rahul Gandhi's potential return to Amethi and Raebareli yet, keeping everyone guessing.

Some experts think the Congress might be hesitant. They speculate whether Rahul Gandhi will step back into Amethi's political scene, which was once a stronghold for the Gandhis.

Timing is crucial in politics. Rahul Gandhi's participation in Amethi battle against Smriti Irani is likely to be announced by Congress only after elections in Wayanad conclude on April 26. This delay is strategic, as Wayanad is significant to Rahul Gandhi personally, and the Congress wants to keep the focus there.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Rahul Gandhi's electoral prospects in Amethi constituency. The local Congress committee is being restructured to connect better with the people. Booth-level management is also getting attention.

The strategy echoes back to 2002-2003 when Priyanka Gandhi was deeply involved in micromanaging campaigns. Thousands of officials will lead outreach efforts across Amethi's villages.

There was a stir when there were talks of Supriya Shrinate, the head of Congress social media, contesting from Amethi. Some Congress members were against it, preferring Rahul Gandhi as the candidate. Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani's political influence in Amethi is significant, as both have been prominent figures in the constituency's political landscape.

Internal surveys suggest Rahul Gandhi has a good chance of winning in Amethi. People seem unhappy with the current MP, Smriti Irani. The Congress seems to be waiting for the right moment to reveal its plans for Amethi.