Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to launch the Congress party’s campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections with two significant public rallies on September 4, 2024. These rallies, taking place in Ramban and Anantnag districts, mark the beginning of Congress’ electoral efforts after a decade-long hiatus in the region. The rallies are crucial for Congress as it gears up for the first phase of the assembly polls, scheduled to take place in multiple phases later this month.
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- Rahul Gandhi will address two public rallies on September 4, 2024, in Ramban and Anantnag districts.
- These rallies will mark the official start of Congress’ campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.
- The assembly polls, held after a 10-year gap, will elect 90 members and are scheduled for September 18, September 25, and October 1.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are among the 40 star campaigners for the party.
- Rahul Gandhi will first fly to the Gool area of Ramban district to address a rally in the afternoon.
- He will then proceed to the Dooru area of Anantnag district for another rally in the evening.
- The Congress and National Conference have formed a pre-poll alliance for these elections.
- Rahul Gandhi will campaign for Vikar Rasool Wani and Ghulam Ahmed Mir, who are contesting in the first phase.
- The National Conference will contest 51 seats, while Congress will contest 32 seats, with friendly contests on five seats and reserved seats for CPI(M) and the Panthers Party.
- Congress aims to enhance its public outreach and improve its electoral prospects with these rallies.
