Who Are the Star Campaigners Leading Congress in the Second Phase of Bihar Polls?
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Key Takeaways
- Mallikarjun Kharge leads Congress's campaign in Bihar.
- Focus on engaging younger voters with rising leaders.
- Highlighting key issues like employment and inflation.
- Strategic alliances within the Mahagathbandhan.
- Preparing for intense competition across 243 seats.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (NationPress) The Congress party has unveiled its roster of 40 key campaigners for the upcoming second phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, which is set for November 11.
This lineup features a mix of prominent national leaders and influential local figures, underscoring the party's vigorous campaign efforts aimed at bolstering its influence in the region as the elections approach.
At the forefront is Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. These leaders are anticipated to be highly visible at major rallies and public engagements throughout key constituencies.
Notable senior leaders such as Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, Digvijaya Singh, Adhir Ranjan Choudhary, and Sachin Pilot will also play vital roles in leading outreach initiatives across diverse regions.
The campaign roster also includes esteemed individuals like K.C. Venugopal, Pawan Khera, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Imran Pratapgarhi, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Tariq Anwar, Meira Kumar, Gaurav Gogoi, Ranjeet Ranjan, Jignesh Mevani, Syed Naseer Hussain, Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav), and Rajendra Pal Gautam.
Several senior leaders from Bihar Congress, such as Madan Mohan Jha, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Sukhdeo Bhagat, Rajesh Kumar Ram, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, and Furqan Ansari, are part of this influential group.
Emerging leaders like Kanhaiya Kumar, Supriya Shrinate, Pramod Tiwari, Krishna Allavaru, Ajay Rai, and Anil Jaihind have been included to engage younger voters and enhance the Congress campaign at the grassroots.
This diverse assembly of leaders showcases the party’s commitment to presenting a united front and invigorating the INDIA bloc in preparation for the pivotal second phase.
Senior Congress strategists have indicated that these star campaigners will concentrate on critical issues including employment, inflation, farmers’ distress, and women’s welfare, while also addressing perceived governance shortcomings under the NDA administration.
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is scheduled for November 6, followed by the second phase on November 11, with vote counting taking place on November 14, as per the Election Commission of India.
As part of the opposition Mahagathbandhan, the Congress party aims to reclaim its footing in the state as campaigning escalates across all 243 seats.