Archive · 19 May 2025
Rahul Gandhi's Bihar Outreach: Targeting SC/ST Voters
Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Indian National Congress, visited Bihar to connect with students from Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SCs and STs).
He discussed issues like caste surveys and reservations, aiming to gain support before upcoming elections.
Gandhi watched a film about social reformers, and the Congress is trying to win back voters they once strongly supported.
The party is making organizational changes and focusing on the SC/ST community.
The goal is to revive the Congress party's presence in Bihar, where they have lost voter share over the last few decades.
The party is currently working in alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi launched a campaign in Bihar to connect with SC/ST communities.
He interacted with students despite denied permission.
Rahul Gandhi watched a film on social reformers and raised caste survey and reservation issues.
He criticized the Bihar government for allegedly withholding funds for SC/STs.
Congress is working to regain its voter base in Bihar.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, interacting with SC/ST students and communities.
- What
- Campaign to connect with SC/ST communities, discussing caste surveys, reservations, and funds.
- When
- Recently, ahead of Bihar Assembly polls scheduled for October-November.
- Where
- Bihar (Darbhanga and Patna).
- Why
- To revive Congress prospects in the upcoming Assembly polls and regain traditional voter base.
Congress Party
Nitish Kumar Government
Funding for SC/STs
Congress Party
Accuses the government of denying funds.
Nitish Kumar Government
Allegedly withholding funds for SC/ST communities.
- Upcoming Elections
- Bihar Assembly Polls (October-November)
- Rahul Gandhi's Position
- Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Location of Interaction with Students
- Ambedkar hostel
- Reserved Seats for SCs in Bihar Assembly
- 38 seats
- Reserved Seats for STs in Bihar Assembly
- 2 seats