Union Minister Smriti Irani mocked Congress over delay in announcing its candidate for Amethi Lok Sabha seat amid buzz that Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law Robert Vadra is eyeing the prestigious constituency. NCP (SP) boss Sharad Pawar compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Popular actor Prakash Raj has predicted the return of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram despite the challenge posed by BJP heavyweight Rajeev Chandrasekhar.