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Rahul Gandhi Returns to Malda After 7 Years for Crucial Bengal Rally

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to begin his West Bengal election campaign from Malda district, a former party stronghold. His rally at the Kalambagan ground in Chanchal on April 14 will support four Congress candidates. Preparations are in full swing, including a temporary helipad for his arrival, with expectations of a massive public turnout. The campaign aims to regain lost ground in the region where Gandhi has longstanding local connections.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Bengal Campaign: Malda Rally for Congress Candidates

  • Campaign starts from former Congress stronghold
  • Rally at Kalambagan ground on April 14
  • Aims to show strength in four constituencies
  • Security and helipad preparations complete
  • Expecting over one lakh attendees
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Bengal polls: Rahul Gandhi to start campaigning from Malda district

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to hold major election rally in Malda's Chanchal on April 14, campaigning for four party candidates in West Bengal.

"Rahul Gandhi knows the land of Chanchal very well. That is why he has chosen this place again. - Indra Narayan Majumdar"

Kolkata, April 12

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to campaign for the party in West Bengal for the Assembly elections, said party leaders on Sunday.

He will start the campaigning from Malda district, which was once the unassailable base of the Congress.

With the changing political equation of the state, the Congress is desperate to regain that lost ground. With that aim, Rahul Gandhi is entering the field with a message of turning around.

He is going to set foot in Malda district after a long seven years. His election rally will be held at the Kalambagan ground in Chanchal on April 14.

On Sunday afternoon, top Congress leaders and police administration officials visited the Kalambagan ground in Chanchal for inspection. The security of the meeting venue, infrastructure and preparations for the public gathering were inspected.

Party leaders claimed that at least one lakh people may gather on that day.

Rahul Gandhi has a long-standing close relationship with the Gani Khan Choudhury family in Malda. He is giving special importance to these two constituencies, Chanchal and Sujapur.

It is learnt that just as he will hold a rally in support of Malatipur constituency candidate Mausam Noor, he is also scheduled to hold a public rally in Sujapur

Rahul will campaign in support of four Congress candidates at the meeting on April 14. They are - Mausam Noor of Malatipur, Asif Mehboob of Chanchal, Mostaq Alam of Harishchandrapur and Mottakin Alam of Ratua. As a result, this meeting has created an opportunity to show the strength of the Congress in four important centres of the district.

Preparations for the meeting are also in full swing, and the work of clearing the ground is almost complete. A temporary helipad is being built alongside, where Rahul Gandhi's chopper will land. From there, he is expected to reach the rally venue by car.

Malda District Congress General Secretary Indra Narayan Majumdar said, "Rahul Gandhi knows the land of Chanchal very well. That is why he has chosen this place again. We are expecting a gathering of more than one lakh people. There is a strong interest among common people to see him and hear his speech."

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, after seven years, it feels like too little, too late. The political landscape of Bengal has changed completely. While I wish him well, I'm skeptical if one rally can turn the tide. The Congress needs a much stronger, consistent ground game.
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Rohit P
The connection with the Gani Khan Choudhury family is a classic old-school political move. It shows he understands local dynamics. Hoping the focus on these four constituencies brings some energy back to the Congress workers in the district. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow from abroad. The scale of Indian elections is always astounding—a temporary helipad for one rally! Wishing for a peaceful and successful event for all involved. Democracy in action.
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Kavya N
Expecting one lakh people is a big claim! I hope the administration has made proper arrangements for crowd management and security. The heat is also picking up, they should ensure water facilities. Safety first!
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Vikram M
Ultimately, it's good for democracy to have more players in the fray. A strong opposition is healthy. Let's see what message of "turning around" he brings. The people of Bengal are politically very aware, they will decide.

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