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Assam CM's Stunning Claim: Rahul Gandhi is BJP's Star Campaigner

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delivered a sharp political jab at Rahul Gandhi following the Bihar election results. He claimed that wherever the Congress leader campaigns, the BJP ends up winning those seats. The NDA secured a resounding victory in Bihar with the ruling coalition crossing the majority mark comfortably. Meanwhile, the opposition alliance suffered a massive defeat across all its constituent parties.

Key Points: Himanta Sarma Mocks Rahul Gandhi After Bihar Poll Results

  • NDA secured landslide victory in Bihar with overwhelming majority
  • Voter turnout surged to 67%, up 10 points from previous election
  • Opposition Mahagathbandhan suffered massive defeat across all parties
  • Sarma mocked opposition unity meeting as discussing leader's marriage
  • BJP's vote share reached 47% while opposition stagnated at 37%
  • Congress performance particularly poor despite high-profile campaigning
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Rahul Gandhi - BJP's biggest star campaigner, taunts Assam CM on Bihar poll outcome

Assam CM Himanta Sarma taunts Rahul Gandhi over Congress' Bihar defeat, claims Congress leader helps BJP win seats he campaigns in during Assembly polls.

"Wherever Rahul Gandhi campaigns, the BJP is set to win those seats - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Nov 14

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday mocked Rahul Gandhi for the grand old party's poll debacle and NDA's impressive showing in Bihar, saying the Congress leader is the BJP's biggest "star campaigner".

Talking to reporters here, CM Sarma said, "I mentioned this fact repeatedly during the poll campaign in Bihar that wherever Rahul Gandhi campaigns, the BJP is set to win those seats. This is true, and if Rahul Gandhi decides to campaign in Assam, we will welcome him as he would further ensure the BJP's win in the upcoming Assembly polls."

The Chief Minister also took a potshot at the recent meeting of opposition parties to make a united front to put up a strong fight against the BJP in the next election.

"The meeting of the opposition parties was convened actually to discuss the marriage of an opposition leader. We should not worry about the opposition parties here and more importantly, if Akhil Gogoi is present somewhere, a disaster is ought to happen," he added.

Notably, in a resounding poll verdict that cements the National Democratic Alliance's iron grip on Bihar, the ruling coalition stormed to a landslide, obliterating the majority mark of 122.

Led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), the NDA's tally was bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Voter turnout rose to 67.14 per cent, up nearly 10 percentage points from 2020, signalling robust participation amid high-stakes campaigning.

In stark contrast, the Opposition Mahagathbandhan, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, was decimated.

The RJD, the alliance's linchpin, scraped through with less than 40 seats, while Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation each faced massive defeat.

The NDA's 47.2 per cent vote share dwarfed the Mahagathbandhan's stagnant 37.3 per cent, a marginal rise from 37.23 per cent in 2020, highlighting how vote efficiency and consolidation propelled the incumbents to victory while fragmenting the Opposition's base.

This analysis delves into the microdynamics behind the Mahagathbandhan's electoral annihilation, drawing on data from the Election Commission of India trends, alliance arithmetic, and expert dissections.

The Grand Alliance's rout stems from a toxic mix of internal frailties, strategic blunders, and the NDA's masterful counter-mobilisation, turning anti-incumbency whispers into a non-starter.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the taunt is funny, we should focus on actual governance issues rather than personal attacks. Both sides need to maintain dignity in politics. The people of Bihar have spoken clearly through their votes.
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Arjun K
Haha! Sarma ji is absolutely right! Rahul Gandhi should campaign more for BJP 😂 The opposition unity meeting joke was epic! They can't even decide who will lead them, forget about challenging Modi ji.
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Sarah B
As someone following Indian politics, I find this analysis fascinating. The vote share difference of nearly 10% shows clear public mandate. Opposition needs serious introspection rather than just changing faces.
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Vikram M
The high voter turnout of 67% shows people's faith in democracy. NDA's performance in Bihar proves development politics works. Congress needs to stop relying on Gandhi family and build new leadership.
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Kavya N
While BJP's victory is impressive, such personal taunts don't suit a Chief Minister. We need respectful political discourse. The focus should be on what parties will deliver for common people, not just election wins.

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