Speaking at a public programme in Dimoria, Kamrup Metropolitan district, Sarma said the alliance’s prospects have improved significantly. He explained that the NDA earlier expected to win around 90 seats. He added that constituency delimitation increased the potential tally by 13 to 15 seats.

The BJP is contesting the elections with three regional allies. These include the Asom Gana Parishad, United People’s Party Liberal, and Bodoland People’s Front. Formal seat-sharing discussions among NDA partners are still ongoing.

Congress has stepped up its campaign by appointing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as chairperson of the Assam screening committee. She will oversee candidate selection, alliance decisions, and election strategy. Her appointment has raised political stakes in the state.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said the party will contest 100 seats. He said remaining seats will go to allies like Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad. He also confirmed AIUDF will stay out of the opposition alliance. Major contest.

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This year, assembly elections will be held in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Congress has announced separate screening committees for all five states, each led by a chairperson. Assam has received special attention as Priyanka takes the helm.

According to reports, this marks the first time a member of the Gandhi family leads a state screening committee. Priyanka will decide which candidates get tickets and which alliances the party forms in Assam. She is supported in the committee by close MPs Imran Masood and Saptagiri Ulaka. Notably, Imran Masood recently called Priyanka a suitable candidate for Prime Minister, while some party leaders have suggested promoting her over Rahul Gandhi.

Assam Congress faces the challenge of returning to power after a decade in opposition, with Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the BJP government. Priyanka’s performance here will be closely watched, especially after Congress won only two seats in the last Uttar Pradesh elections under her leadership.

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Sources say the Prashant Kishor–Priyanka Gandhi meeting took place last week at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, 10 Janpath. The two leaders reportedly spoke for nearly an hour.

Both parties have played down the importance of the meeting. When asked about it in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi reacted lightly and asked whether this was “also news.” Still, political circles are reading deeper signals into the interaction.

The meeting matters because Prashant Kishor once shared a close working relationship with the Congress. After leaving the JD(U) in 2021, he joined the Congress and drafted a revival plan ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Differences over authority later led to a bitter split.

Since then, Kishor has openly criticised the Congress. His Jan Suraj Party also faced a crushing defeat in Bihar, failing to win a single seat, with most candidates losing their deposits.

Congress too struggled in Bihar, winning only six seats out of 61 contested. Against this backdrop, the Prashant Kishor–Priyanka Gandhi meeting has fuelled talk of a possible political reset, even as both sides remain silent.

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Speaking to the media in Delhi before returning to Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the organisers also invited senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to the event. He added that he personally invited everyone he met in Delhi to attend the programme. Messi will visit India for three days under the “GOAT India Tour 2025” banner.

The legendary Argentine footballer will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi on December 13, 14 and 15. After concluding his Kolkata schedule on the first day, Messi will reach Hyderabad. He will participate in a football match at Uppal Stadium along with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Meanwhile, police officials have strengthened security arrangements in all cities linked to the tour. Authorities expect large crowds, and they plan crowd control measures to ensure smooth movement throughout Messi’s visit.

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Goud announced that corporation chairpersons and board positions would be filled before the end of the month. He also mentioned that new PCC working presidents and campaign committees would be appointed soon. When asked about contesting from Nizamabad, he replied that the decision belonged to the party high command. He said he felt satisfied with his current PCC responsibilities.

He urged Harish Rao to clearly state the government’s position on employees’ concerns. According to him, several sectors suffered damage under a decade of BRS rule. He stated that Kavitha’s criticism emerged due to financial discrepancies being exposed. Goud also demanded an inquiry into her remarks regarding alleged irregularities.

The TPCC chief said Telangana experienced faster development under the Congress government. National leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the state for hosting the summit. He said the Metro Phase expansion and Musi beautification would move forward. Goud added that the summit created a new identity for Telangana on the global stage.

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At another meeting in Saharsa, Priyanka Gandhi said people in states ruled by Congress and the Grand Alliance are happy. She promised that Bihar will also have a Grand Alliance government soon. She added that half of Bihar’s population is moving to other states for jobs. “Be proud of being a Bihari,” she said, “You built this country, yet your government does not respect you.”

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Priyanka attacked the government for giving Bihar’s land to rich industrialists while the poor gain nothing. She urged people to rise, take charge of their future, and not fall for false promises.

She reminded the crowd that Bihar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi’s fight for the Constitution. It gave people the right to vote and choose their leaders. Priyanka said that this right is now under threat as the BJP weakens democracy.

Raising the SIR issue, she claimed that over 6.5 million votes were unfairly canceled. She said it was not just about votes — it was about citizens’ rights. Despite bad weather, she reached Begusarai by road to continue her campaign.

The Priyanka Gandhi Bihar rally became a call for unity, courage, and self-respect.

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There is no friendly fight here — it’s a real political contest. Congress candidate Shiv Prakash Garibdas accuses CPI’s Awadhesh Rai of acting as BJP’s B-team, while Rai claims Congress is being rigid and overconfident. Historically, the Bachhwara seat has seen power alternate between Congress and CPI since 1952, with no party winning twice in a row.

People are watching whether Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign can change the course of this Bihar Election Battle 2025. Her presence adds energy and media attention to an already heated contest.

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The CPI(M) believes that despite its victory in Bachhwara under the Grand Alliance, the Congress fielded Garib Das again, ignoring past actions. Reports also suggest meetings between Das and BJP leaders, strengthening suspicions. CPI(M) stated that this “friendly fight” within the alliance is now an open political clash.

The RJD and Congress alliance dates back to 2005, but past rebellions have echoed today’s discord. Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will soon address rallies in Bachhwara, Begusarai, and Khagaria. Her campaign visit marks her first rally in this election season, set against growing friction among Grand Alliance partners in Bihar.

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Rahul Gandhi began his campaign from Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga along with Tejashwi Yadav. Both leaders strongly criticized the NDA government, calling for change and unity against corruption and communal politics. Their joint rallies in Sakra and Darbhanga have already increased public enthusiasm for the upcoming polls.

Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi, currently in Wayanad, will soon reach Bihar. She will focus on women and youth through her rallies, highlighting issues that matter to families and future generations. Congress believes Priyanka’s energetic presence will bring new hope and strength to the election campaign.

The Bihar Election 2025 campaign by Rahul and Priyanka marks a fresh attempt to revive Congress in the state.

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