Highlights
Rahul Gandhi launches joint campaign with RJD in Patna.
Promises “Nyay Yatra 2.0” focusing on jobs and farmers.
Targets Modi government on unemployment and price rise.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav shares stage — signals renewed unity.
Congress to release its manifesto tomorrow in Patna.
Patna, October 28, 2025 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his party’s high-stakes Bihar campaign today with a massive rally alongside Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, marking the formal launch of the Grand Alliance’s (Loktantrik Morcha) election push for the 2025 Assembly polls.
The rally, held at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, drew tens of thousands of supporters as Rahul Gandhi delivered a charged-up speech blasting the Narendra Modi government over unemployment, inflation, and “the erosion of democracy.”
“Bihar’s youth don’t need empty slogans. They need jobs, education, and dignity,” Rahul declared.
“We will bring Nyay — justice — to every family in this state.”
His speech comes as the Congress and RJD seek to revive their traditional vote base and challenge the BJP-JD(U) combine that currently rules Bihar.
🔹 Alliance Resurgence: Congress + RJD Back in Sync
Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav appeared together on stage for the first time in months, signaling that the two parties had set aside their differences to take on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP. Both leaders called for a “New Bihar of Equality and Employment.”
Tejashwi Yadav praised Rahul for “standing with Bihar’s youth when the system ignored them,” adding that the Grand Alliance will announce a joint minimum income scheme in its manifesto tomorrow.
“This is not just an election,” Tejashwi said. “It’s a battle for Bihar’s future.”
🔹 Rahul Gandhi’s Nyay Yatra 2.0
Rahul also announced the launch of his “Nyay Yatra 2.0” — a state-wide journey modeled after his 2023 Bharat Jodo Yatra — to highlight issues of social justice, agrarian distress, and youth unemployment. The yatra will begin from Champaran on November 1 and cover 38 districts across Bihar.
Political observers say this move is an attempt to re-energize grassroots cadres and recapture the Congress’ lost connect with rural voters.
🔹 A Direct Attack on the Modi Government
Rahul reserved his sharpest attacks for the Centre, accusing the BJP of “turning India into a nation of fear and inequality.”
“This government works for a few billionaires, not for Bihar’s laborers,” he said. “Unemployment is at a 45-year high and farmers are struggling to survive. The time has come to bring real change.”
He also criticized the Centre for allegedly using investigative agencies against Opposition leaders, saying, “When you can’t win with votes, you use fear.”
🔹 Congress Manifesto Tomorrow
The Congress party is set to release its Bihar manifesto on October 29, 2025, which sources say will focus on three core areas — youth employment, farm loan relief, and social security.
The manifesto may also introduce a direct cash transfer scheme similar to “NYAY,” the 2019 proposal that Rahul had championed nationally.
🔹 Public Response and Political Buzz
The rally quickly went viral on social media, with hashtags like #RahulInBihar and #NyayYatraReturns trending nationwide. Congress leaders hailed the event as a “turning point for the Opposition,” while BJP spokespersons mocked Rahul’s “recycled promises.”
Political commentator Smita Prakash tweeted, “Rahul’s energy was visible — but turning crowds into votes remains the real challenge.”
🔹 The Road to 2025
With Bihar polls expected by December 2025, the Congress and RJD are hoping to capitalize on anti-incumbency and rural discontent. However, the BJP’s formidable organization and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s social-engineering skills remain major obstacles.
Rahul Gandhi’s renewed focus on “grassroots connect” and youth issues could help reshape the Opposition narrative if sustained on ground.
🧭 Conclusion
Rahul Gandhi’s Patna rally marks a bold restart for the Congress in Bihar — with an emphasis on unity, youth engagement and social justice. Whether this momentum translates into votes will define his party’s political relevance in India’s heartland once again.
