Rahul Gandhi to Launch Voter Rights Journey in Bihar Starting August 17
Rahul Gandhi is set to launch a 'Voter Rights Journey' across 30 districts in Bihar starting August 17. Initially planned for August 10, the journey was postponed due to the death of a political leader. Over the course of 13-14 days, Gandhi will address critical issues such as the recent voter list revision, law and order, and unemployment. Senior Congress leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are expected to join him. The journey will cover various districts, concluding in Patna on September 1. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant political event.
Aug 13, 2025, 17:06 IST
Rahul Gandhi's Upcoming Voter Rights Journey
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to commence a 'Voter Rights Journey' across 30 districts in Bihar starting from August 17. Originally scheduled to begin on August 10, the journey was postponed for a week due to the passing of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren. The journey will now kick off in the district headquarters of Sasaram in Rohtas.
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During this electoral journey, various senior Congress leaders and members of the Grand Alliance are expected to join Gandhi at different locations. Further details regarding the journey are yet to be disclosed. State Congress leaders indicated that Gandhi and the Grand Alliance leaders may address issues such as the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar voter list conducted by the Election Commission, deteriorating law and order, unemployment, and the migration of workers.
According to senior state Congress leader and party MLC Prem Chandra Mishra, this tour will span 13-14 days, covering multiple districts and concluding in three phases. Bihar's Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and party leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are also anticipated to accompany Gandhi during this journey. Vadra had previously highlighted the SIR as a significant issue that the government should be willing to discuss.
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Schedule of the Journey:
August 17: Rohtas
August 18: Aurangabad
August 19: Gaya, Nalanda
August 21: Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai
August 22: Munger, Bhagalpur
August 23: Katihar
August 24: Purnia, Araria
August 26: Supaul, Madhubani
August 27: Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur
August 28: Sitamarhi, Motihari
August 29: Bettiah, Gopalganj, Siwan
August 30: Chapra, Ara
September 1: Patna (Conclusion)