Can the Congress get a political life again in Bihar by allegations of ‘vote theft’ and ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’? Before the assembly elections 2025, know where the journey started, its impact and a possible political equation.
Bihar Election Latest Update: In Bihar politics, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ has communicated a new hope and energy. The 1300 km long journey, which started from Sasaram on August 17, reached a grand completion in Patna, passing through 23 districts. This visit has given the Congress a chance for a strong comeback in the state, but many big questions have also arisen with it.
From the beginning of the journey to Patna
Rahul Gandhi started the visit with the hope that he would directly connect with the voters of Bihar and put the issue of ‘vote theft’ in front of the public. This 1300-km political mahayatra passed through BJP-JDU strong strongholds like Seemanchal, Mithilanchal, Bhojpur, where Rahul Gandhi tried to woo the people by waving a lot and making direct talks with the public several times. The way of connecting with women, youth and Dalit-backward communities and interaction style was special.
‘Vote theft’ issue
The Congress claimed that the names of about 65 lakh voters were removed from the voter list, most of which are Dalit, backward and poor people. The leaders of the Grand Alliance including Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav called it the connivance of the government and the Election Commission. During this time, the leaders of the Grand Alliance were constantly attacking the Election Commission and the government and this issue of ‘vote theft’ became the center of the new strategy of the Congress.
Coalition strength
The voter Adhikar Yatra showed the participation of big leaders of the Grand Alliance like Tejashwi Yadav, Hemant Soren, Akhilesh Yadav, Mukesh Sahni, Stalin and Dipankar Bhattacharya in the Voter Adhikar Yatra. This gave a clear message to the opponents that the opposition in Bihar is strong and united. This strength of the Grand Alliance can give a new color to Bihar elections 2025.
Challenge for Congress
If we look at the current situation, the Congress has lost its influence in many last assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The return of the Congress party, limited to just 4 seats in 1951 to just 4 seats, raises new hope during this visit. But will this visit of Rahul Gandhi give political life to the Congress? Or will it prove to be a weapon to strengthen its seats claim within the Grand Alliance? How much its effect will be in the election results is a matter of important discussion of electoral analysts.