Congress Gains Momentum as Workers Rally Behind Patna Sahib Candidate

Patna, April 28, 2024

The Grand Alliance's decisive victory in the Lok Sabha election appears imminent following the second phase of voting. This clarity emerged as Bihar Congress President, Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, addressed a workers' conference held at the party headquarters, Sadaquat Ashram, on Sunday. The event, hosted by the Patna District Congress Committee, aimed to garner support for the Patna Sahib candidate, Anshul Abhijeet, son of former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar.

Dr. Singh emphasized that the electorate has recognized Prime Minister Modi's alleged agenda to alter the Constitution, framing this election as a choice between the public and the BJP. He urged party workers to dedicate themselves to the electoral cause. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Khan, the legislature party leader, advocated for elucidating the advantages of Congress' pledges to the electorate.

Expressing his resolve to champion the Congress flag in Patna Sahib, Anshul Abhijeet voiced confidence in securing victory over the BJP in the constituency.

During the workers' conference, several individuals, including Pappu Kumar, vice president of BJP's Kisan Morcha, defected from the BJP to join the Congress. The state president formally inducted them into the party.

Among the attendees were notable figures such as Congress Legislative Party leader Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Legislative Council member  Premchandra Mishra, as well as other party members including Shyam Sundar Singh Dheeraj, Nirmal Verma, Brajesh Pandey, Rajesh Rathod, Lal Babu Lal, Shashi Ranjan, Ambuj Kishore Jha, Praveen Singh Kushwaha, Sharvat Jahan Fatima, Alok Harsh, Umesh Kumar Ram, Vaidyanath Sharma, Vinod Yadav, Kumar Ashish, Ashfar Ahmed, Ashutosh Sharma, Parvez Ahmed, Sharif Rangrez, Manoj Mehta, Nidhi Pandey, Rajeev Mehta, Nishant Karpatne, among others.

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Rajshree Yadav Demonstrates Traditional Grain Grinding Technique at Patna Residence

Rajshree Yadav, wife of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was learning the technique of grinding grains on hand-made stone mill (Chakki) at her residence in Patna on April 28, 2024.

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Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi grinding grains on hand-made stone mill

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi was grinding grains on hand-made stone mill (Chakki) at her residence in Patna on April 28, 2024.

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BJP candidate from Patna Sahib Ravi Shankar Prasad participates in intellectuals meet

 BJP candidate from Patna Sahib Parliamentary Constituency Ravi Shankar Prasad participated in Intellectual Conference in Patna on April 28, 2024.

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Congress workers join BJP in Patna

Some Congress party workers joined Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) at BJP headquarters in Patna on April 28, 2024.

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BJP MP Warns of Opposition Alliance Threat, Predicts Victory Beyond 400 Seats

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Tejashwi Yadav Voices National Concerns Over Job Availability Under Modi Government

 

Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, stated that people across the country are expressing concerns about the difficulty of finding employment as long as Prime Minister Modi remains in office. Tejashwi made these remarks while speaking to journalists in Patna on April 27, 2024.

Patna Residents Struggle Amid Sweltering Heat, Take Precautions for Essential Tasks

Due to the extreme heat and soaring temperatures, residents of Patna are experiencing significant challenges in their day-to-day lives. They are taking every precautionary measure possible when venturing out for urgent tasks in Patna on April 27, 2024.

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Purnia records 61 percent turnout

About 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Purnia in the second phase of polling in five Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar on April 26, 2024. Five constituency that went to poll on Friday were Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses election rally in Munger

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Munger on April 26, 2024 in support of NDA candidate Lalan Singh. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also addressed the rally.

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