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Rahul Gandhi's Absence Sparks Concern in Bihar as Congress-Led Mahagathbandhan Struggles to Gather Momentum

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As voting dates for the Bihar elections draw near, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence has become a major subject of discussion across the state. The Congress is contesting the Bihar elections as part of Mahagathbandhan of the INDIA bloc, but Rahul's last visit to the state was on September 1, when he addressed the concluding rally of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Patna. The Mahagathbandhan is challenging the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United). Despite the absence of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress campaign is getting lukewarm response from the people and party workers alike. Many Congress leaders have alleged discrepancies in ticket distribution and have demanded the removal of the party's Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, who they accuse of being a "corporate agent" and "sleeper cell of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - the ideological fountainhead of the BJP.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Congress is contesting 61 seats in the Bihar elections as part of Mahagathbandhan of the INDIA bloc, with the RJD contesting 143 seats.
  • Rahul Gandhi's absence has sparked concern among Congress workers and leaders, who feel that his absence may affect the party's chances in the elections.
  • The Mahagathbandhan is challenging the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United).
  • Congress leaders have alleged discrepancies in ticket distribution and have demanded the removal of the party's Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru.
  • Despite the absence of Rahul Gandhi, senior party leaders such as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and national president Mallikarjun Kharge have been campaigning in the state.
  • The Congress campaign is getting lukewarm response from the people and party workers alike, with many asking about Rahul Gandhi's absence and how it will affect the party's chances.

Statistics:

  • The Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases, on November 6 and 11 November.
  • The votes will be counted on 14 November.
  • The Congress is contesting 61 seats in the elections, while the RJD is contesting 143 seats.
  • The Mahagathbandhan is challenging the ruling NDA, which is led by the BJP and the JD(U).
  • Rahul Gandhi last visited Bihar on September 1, and has not campaigned in the state since then.
  • The Congress campaign is getting lukewarm response from the people and party workers alike, with many asking about Rahul Gandhi's absence and how it will affect the party's chances.

Sources:

  • LiveMint: "Rahul Gandhi's absence sparks concern in Bihar as Congress-led Mahagathbandhan struggles to gather momentum"
  • Hindustan Times: "Rahul Gandhi to address first rally in Bihar on November 2, says Congress leader"
  • PTI: "Congress to kickstart Bihar campaign soon after Chhath Puja, says party leader KC Venugopal"
  • Other local newspapers and online news portals.

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