The Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha polls will be announced in a week.
Ahead of this, Samajwadi Party has already announced over 50 candidates in UP.
The BJP has also announced its first list of 195 candidates covering 16 states and 2 UTs.
While the BJP and SPs have announced their candidates, Congress is yet to announce even a single candidate.
Congress is facing alliance issues in Bengal and Kerala.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is busy in Bharat Jodo Yatra and this may be behind the candidate list delay.
Early announcement of candidates gives ample campaign time to the aspirants boosting their winning chances.