Rahul Gandhi Emphasizes Electoral Rivalry Between BJP and Congress in West Bengal Campaign
The real contest is between the BJP and Congress, not with Trinamool, says Rahul Gandhi
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During his election campaign in West Bengal, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, stated that the primary contest is between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party, not the Trinamool Congress (TMC). He also highlighted personal challenges he faces, including legal battles and political setbacks.
- 01Rahul Gandhi asserts the main electoral competition is between BJP and Congress.
- 02He addressed public meetings in Kolkata and Hooghly, West Bengal.
- 03Gandhi detailed personal political challenges, including legal issues.
- 04He emphasized the significance of the Congress party in the upcoming elections.
- 05The statement comes as part of Congress's campaign efforts in West Bengal.
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, participated in the final phase of the Congress party's election campaign in West Bengal on April 25, 2026. He declared that the true electoral contest lies between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, dismissing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as a significant competitor. Gandhi addressed three public meetings in Kolkata and Hooghly, where he shared his personal political struggles, including the loss of his official residence, cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership, and ongoing legal challenges, including 36 cases against him and extensive questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). His remarks underscore the Congress party's commitment to the electoral battle in West Bengal.
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Gandhi's statements may influence voter perceptions in West Bengal regarding the Congress party's role in the election.
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