The Amravati constituency, renowned as a hub for cotton and soybean production, was once represented by India’s first female president, Pratibha Patil. Today, it finds itself mired in a multi-candidate contest, with the BJP fielding sitting MP Navneet Rana challenged by Congress’ Balwant Wankhede, Bacchu Kadu-led Prahar Janshakti Party’s candidate Dinesh Boob, and Dalit leader Anandaraj Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

The Amravati Lok Sabha seat has garnered significant attention and is much sought-after by all political factions. For the BJP, it signifies a departure from tradition, as they officially field their own candidate for the first time. This decision introduces Navneet Rana, an actor-turned-politician, as the BJP’s hopeful, believed by the party to hold the potential for a breakthrough in the region.