Priyanka Gandhi’s Visit to Bastar: Congress Launches Poll Campaign in Chhattisgarh

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi (Photo | PTI)

The Congress party’s general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi, is all set to make her first-ever visit to the tribal-dominated Bastar region on Thursday, marking the informal launch of their poll campaign in Chhattisgarh. The ruling party in the state eagerly anticipates her visit as they believe that Bastar holds the key to the formation of government in Chhattisgarh.

Bastar is an area where women voters outnumber men, and the Congress party hopes to gain the support of Adivasis by addressing their concerns. Priyanka will address a public rally at Lalbagh ground in Jagdalpur and have a separate interaction with women from the tribal belts.

The outlawed CPI (Maoist) has been present in several pockets of the conflict zone for over three decades, making the area a crucial battleground for the upcoming Assembly polls. Priyanka is expected to have key consultations with senior party leaders to devise the party strategy ahead of the elections later this year.

The Congress party’s focus on Bastar highlights the significance of women voters and their role in the political landscape of the region. As women constitute a majority of the electorate, it is essential to consider their opinions and concerns. Priyanka’s separate interaction with women from tribal belts reinforces this emphasis on women’s perspectives and their needs.

Re-reported from the story originally published in newindianexpress