Rahul Gandhi holds rallies in Chaibasa and Basiya
Rahul Gandhi held rallies in Chaibasa and Basiya on Tuesday but kept distance from Alamgir. Alamgir Alam’s secretary Sanjeev Kumar Lal and his domestic assistant Jahangir Alam were arrested by the central investigative agency on Tuesday for allegedly holding disproportionate cash. Sources said that Congress does not want to give BJP any chance to target Rahul right before the elections.
Amar Kumar Bauri questions Rahul Gandhi’s absence
Opposition leader Amar Kumar Bauri in Jharkhand Assembly questioned why Rahul Gandhi and his party did not clarify the absence of the party’s CLP, a key leader. Amid the controversy, Rahul Gandhi campaigned for JMM candidate Joba Majhi, targeting BJP and the Narendra Modi government on various issues. He reiterated Congress’ promises to provide one lakh rupees annually to women members of poor families.
Rahul Gandhi addresses issues like reservation and tribal rights
During the election rally in Singhbhum parliamentary constituency, Rahul Gandhi targeted the BJP government on issues like reservation, constitutional amendments, and atrocities on tribals. He promised to end the practice of temporary jobs and provide permanent employment to one member of each unemployed family. Rahul emphasized that tribal rights over water, forests, and land cannot be taken away.
Kalpana Soren criticizes BJP government
Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s wife Kalpana Soren criticized the BJP government for coming to power by lying and misleading the voters. She urged the voters to teach a lesson to the authoritarian government through their votes. She called out the BJP for always deceiving the tribals and urged the people to vote for India Alliance candidate Joba Majhi on May 13.
राहुल गांधी ने मंगलवार को चाईबासा और बसिया में रैलियां कीं, लेकिन आलमगीर को अपनी सभाओं से दूर रखा। आलमगीर के सचिव संजीव कुमार लाल और उनके घरेलू सहायक जहांगीर आलम को केंद्रीय जांच एजेंसी ने बेहिसाब नकदी रखने के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया था। राहुल ने झारखंड के मुख्यमंत्री चंपई सोरेन के साथ झामुमो उम्मीदवार जोबा माझी के लिए प्रचार किया और आरक्षण, संविधान में संशोधन, गरीब परिवारों की महिला सदस्यों को प्रति वर्ष एक लाख रुपये देने के कांग्रेस के वादे को दोहराया। चुनाव में भाजपा सरकार पर निशाना साधते हुए उन्होंने अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के खिलाफ तेजस्वी यादव के साथ रैली की। झारखंड के मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि झूठे वादों से मतदाताओं को गुमराह किया जा रहा है और भाजपा ने हमेशा आदिवासियों को धोखा दिया है। इसके बीच, पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन की पत्नी कल्पना सोरेन ने भाजपा सरकार को ताना दिया और वोट की ताकत से सबक सिखाने की बात कही।