Rahul Gandhi’s Patna tour canceled at the last moment! Congress gave this reason, but a round of speculations started in political circles Rahul Gandhi’s Patna visit canceled at the last minute! Congress cited a reason, but speculation has begun in political circles.

A big news of this time regarding the politics of Bihar and the upcoming political equations is coming out from the capital Patna. The much-awaited Patna visit of Congress firebrand leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been suddenly canceled (postponed). Rahul Gandhi was about to launch a massive padyatra and ‘Students’ Echo’ program at Patna’s Musallahpur Haat to directly interact with the youth and students. There is disappointment among Bihar Congress workers due to the postponement of this high-profile tour at the last moment, while on the other hand, the market of speculations and internal discussions has become very hot in the political circles.

Congress gave official clarification, talked about change in dates

As soon as the news of postponement of the tour became headlines on social media and media channels, the Congress high command and the state leadership immediately came into active mode. The official statement issued by the party said that due to unavoidable reasons and organizational commitments, the dates of this program have been partially changed. Congress leaders say that Rahul Gandhi will now come to Patna on a new date (likely July 15) and his interaction program with students will be organized in a more grand manner than before. The party has made it clear that this should not be considered as cancellation of the tour, but as extension of the date.

Internal discussion is something else, did seat sharing and internal strife become the reason?

Even though the party is calling it just a reshuffle of dates, political experts and insiders claim something else. Political pundits believe that the ongoing tussle regarding seat coordination within the India Alliance and the recent internal factionalism of Bihar Congress could be the main reason behind the postponement of this tour. Recently, in the meetings of the State Congress, serious allegations and counter-allegations had come to light regarding mutual tussle between the leaders and distribution of tickets. It is believed that the party high command first wants to resolve these mutual differences in the state unit, so that a message of unity can be given during Rahul Gandhi’s visit.

There were preparations to corner the government on ‘students’ echo’ and paper leak issue.

Let us tell you that this Bihar tour of Rahul Gandhi is being considered very important for the youth of the state and the students preparing for competitive examinations. Regarding the NEET paper leak and rigging in other recruitment examinations in the country, Rahul Gandhi was going to go to a big coaching hub like Musallahpur Haat in Patna and directly communicate with the students. Through this strategy, Congress was preparing to corner the country and the state government from all sides on the issue of youth employment and examination system. Now it remains to be seen how Congress implements this flagship program in Bihar after the announcement of new dates.