All along the expectation was the Congress would field Priyanka Vadra, Rahul's sister, in the election.

But Sonia sprang a surprise by nominating Rahul from Amethi, the constituency held by her late husband Rajiv Gandhi and from where she was elected in 1999.

Rahul talks to a villager at Jagdishpur village.

Also see: Bharat Uday Yatra

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