With the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 fast approaching, political circles are abuzz with one pressing question: where is Rahul Gandhi? The conspicuous absence of the Congress scion from the campaign trail has become a major talking point, potentially signaling trouble for the opposition Mahagathbandhan's electoral prospects.
The Missing Campaigner
Unlike previous election cycles where Rahul Gandhi played an active role in Bihar's political battleground, his current low-profile approach has left many political analysts scratching their heads. Sources within the alliance suggest this might be a strategic decision, but ground-level workers express growing concern about the message it sends to voters.
Mahagathbandhan's Delicate Balance
The grand alliance, comprising RJD, Congress, and Left parties, faces multiple challenges:
- Coordinating campaign strategies across diverse political ideologies
- Countering the well-oiled BJP-JD(U) machinery
- Maintaining unity among alliance partners
- Addressing voter concerns amid rising inflation and unemployment
Strategic Silence or Political Misstep?
Some political strategists argue that Rahul Gandhi's absence might be a calculated move to prevent the BJP from turning the election into a 'national versus local' contest. However, opposition critics are quick to label it as Congress's diminishing interest in state politics.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders have seized the opportunity to question Congress's commitment to its alliance partners. 'When your star campaigner is missing, what does it say about your seriousness in the election?' asked a senior BJP leader during a recent rally.
The Ground Reality
On the campaign trail, Tejashwi Yadav has been carrying the Mahagathbandhan flag almost single-handedly, focusing on employment and development issues. However, party workers acknowledge that Rahul Gandhi's charisma among certain voter segments, particularly youth and minority communities, remains unmatched.
As the election fever intensifies, all eyes remain on whether Rahul Gandhi will make a last-minute entry into the campaign arena or if the Mahagathbandhan has decided to bet entirely on local leadership.
