Overview
- After rallies in Begusarai and Khagaria, Gandhi joined local fishermen and VIP chief Mukesh Sahani in a pond, an interaction the Congress posted in a video on X.
- He outlined pledges for fishing communities, including Rs 5,000 per family during the three-month lean period, a fisheries insurance scheme, and rejuvenation of rivers and ponds.
- Additional proposals reported include improved market access, fish markets and training centres in every block, and priority for traditional fishermen in resource allocation.
- The alliance signaled power-sharing by naming Sahani for deputy chief minister if elected, as Gandhi also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being influenced by big business and criticized GST and demonetisation.
- Gandhi alleged voter-roll deletions targeting opposition supporters and promised an education push with a new university, with Bihar voting on November 6 and 11 and results due on November 14.