**Champaran Satyagraha: A Historical Movement**
On April 15, 1917, Mahatma Gandhi took a significant step in Champaran. He stayed there until June 12, meeting with farmers and raising his voice against the British. This marked the beginning of the Satyagraha movement against the exploitation of indigo farmers. The movement spread throughout the country, shaking the roots of the British rule. Known as the Champaran Satyagraha, this movement brought Champaran to the attention of not just the nation, but the world.
**Political Shifts in Champaran**
Following Independence, the Champaran Lok Sabha seat was dominated by the Congress party. However, after the Emergency, Thakur Ramapati Singh won the elections from the Janata Party. Subsequently, in 1989, Radha Mohan Singh from the BJP won the seat. He continued to win in the elections of 1996, 1999, 2014, and 2019. In 1998, Rama Devi won the elections on a ticket from the RJD. The upcoming elections see Rajesh Kushwaha, a candidate from the VIP, entering the political arena.
**Engaging with Voters**
At present, ‘Amar Ujala’s’ election chariot ‘Satta Ka Sangram’ is in Bihar, engaging with people in Motihari of East Champaran as part of its pre-planned program. People are being asked about their thoughts while sipping tea at Hari Ji’s shop. Along with a sip of tea, voters in the East Champaran Lok Sabha constituency discussed various issues such as the city’s development, traffic, water management, and employment.
**Current Scenario and Future Prospects**
The current political scenario in Champaran is vibrant, with various parties vying for the Lok Sabha seat. The engagement with voters and discussions on crucial issues reflect the democratic spirit of the region. As the election season progresses, it will be interesting to see the outcomes and the impact of these interactions on the political landscape of Champaran.
15 अप्रैल 1917 को महात्मा गांधी ने चंपारण में चले चले चाय पर चर्चा के बहाने वोटरों से उनके मन की बात पूछी गई। चाय की चुस्की के साथ पूर्वी चंपारण लोकसभा सीट के मतदाताओं ने शहर के विकास, जाम, जलजमाव और रोजगार समेत कई मुद्दों पर बात की। चंपारण सत्याग्रह की शुरुआत में जो महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई थी, उसके बाद भी यह स्थान राजनीति में महत्वपूर्ण रहा है। चाय पर चर्चा ने इस सीट के विकास के मुद्दों पर जोर दिया है और वोटरों की राय को महत्वपूर्ण बनाया है।
