The Indian National Congress has announced its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, featuring prominent figures like former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar, and State unit chief Nana Patole. The list includes 25 sitting MLAs and witnesses a fierce contest between Congress and BJP in various constituencies. The party has also fielded the sons of former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and the daughter of ex-Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, adding another layer of political intrigue to the elections.