Why Priyanka Gandhi did not contest polls? What Congress said

The Congress party emphasized on Friday the importance of Priyanka Gandhi campaigning nationwide, rather than limiting her efforts to a single constituency. This statement was issued following the party's announcement that Rahul Gandhi will be contesting from Rae Bareli, while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. It was earlier speculated that both Priyanka and Rahul would contest from either Amethi or Rae Bareli.