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Bihar Visit: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ is set to enter Bihar through Kishanganj, a district with a significant Muslim population and a Congress stronghold.
Tour Schedule: Rahul Gandhi is expected to address a public meeting in Kishanganj, followed by rallies in Purnea and Katihar. He will then head to West Bengal via Araria and return to Bihar later via Jharkhand.
Invitations Extended: Leaders like Lalu Prasad of RJD and Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI(ML)-L have been invited to the rallies. Nitish Kumar, who recently shifted allegiance, has also accepted the invitation.
Rahul Gandhi is embarking on his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Bihar, making his entry through Kishanganj. This visit follows the recent political shift in Bihar, where former ally Nitish Kumar rejoined the BJP-led NDA, leaving the Congress without its previous coalition partner.
Rahul Gandhi’s schedule includes addressing a public meeting in Kishanganj, followed by rallies in Purnea and Katihar. Afterward, he is set to travel to West Bengal via Araria and return to Bihar later via Jharkhand.
The Congress has extended invitations to leaders like RJD president Lalu Prasad and CPI(ML)-L general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya for the rallies. Nitish Kumar, despite his recent political shift, has accepted the invitation, marking a diverse attendee list.
Post-Nitish Kumar Shift: The Bihar visit follows the return of former ally Nitish Kumar to the BJP-led NDA, leaving the Congress without its previous coalition partner.
This visit holds significance as it is Rahul Gandhi’s first visit to Bihar since the assembly poll campaign in 2020, and it occurs amidst the evolving political landscape in the state.
