Rahul Gandhi Hopeful In Bihar?

Rahul Gandhi remains optimistic about his party's prospects in Bihar, fueled by the enthusiastic response to the 'Adhikar Yatra.' This initiative has particularly resonated with the youth of the state, bringing a renewed sense of hope to the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and prominent Congress figure. Alongside Tejaswi Yadav, he spearheaded this campaign, which traversed nearly 16 districts, where the public’s reception was nothing short of overwhelming, the source says. To translate this grassroots momentum into electoral success, Rahul Gandhi is committed to selecting candidates who are not only highly capable but also possess a genuine chance of winning.

He is taking a proactive approach by thoroughly assessing the candidate list of 70 individuals previously compiled by Ajay Maken, which included a detailed scrutiny and ground-level verification. Additionally, he is collaborating closely with the party’s state in-charge and the state president to ensure that these evaluations are comprehensive and up to standard source says.

As of now, the exact number of constituencies has yet to be finalized, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is still in the process of announcing its final seat-sharing agreements. In a strategic move, Rahul Gandhi is advocating for the allocation of 5 to 7 seats for Pappu Yadav, an independent Member of Parliament known for having a favorable disposition toward the Congress party. However, this relationship may have shifted following recent interactions between Pappu Yadav and the Prime Minister during the inauguration of an airport in Purnia, ultimately complicating the negotiations source says.

Should Rahul Gandhi's efforts to gain traction in the Bihar state elections prove successful, it is expected that his confidence will soar and, in turn, his critics may alter their perspectives on his leadership and the Congress party’s standing in the state source says.