Rahul Gandhi Meets Bhagalpur Silk Weavers During Bihar Campaign Stop
The visit spotlighted local industry concerns that have become a campaign talking point.
Overview
- Congress said he met Tussar silk artisans in Bhagalpur and discussed the challenges facing the sector.
- He was in eastern Bihar to address a rally supporting INDIA bloc candidates, according to agency reports.
- The party shared photographs on social media showing him accompanied by local Congress MLA Ajeet Sharma.
- Bhagalpur is widely known as Bihar’s Silk City for its high-quality Tussar fabric production, as noted in reports.
- At separate gatherings in Banka district, he alleged vote theft and accused the BJP-led government of favoring big industrialists.