Rahul Gandhi’s political activities are currently centered on Gujarat, a state traditionally dominated by the BJP. His presence at a training camp for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in Junagadh underscores his focus on the region. This event, which concludes today, is part of a larger strategy.
The frequency of Gandhi’s visits—seven in the last six months and two in the last week—demonstrates a clear intention to make significant inroads into the BJP’s stronghold. This approach signifies an aggressive campaign to challenge the ruling party.
The plan to visit all 182 assembly constituencies in the coming months reflects a deep commitment to understanding the ground realities and engaging with voters at a local level. This is a key element of his election strategy.
During previous visits, Rahul Gandhi has framed Gujarat as a crucial battleground in the larger fight against the BJP. He believes a victory in Gujarat is essential to weakening the BJP’s position nationally.
The upcoming 2027 assembly elections are a primary focus. Gandhi’s strategy hinges on the belief that a loss for the BJP in Gujarat would impact the national perception of Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah, both of whom have strong roots in the state.
The Congress’s near-success in the 2017 elections fuels optimism. The party secured 77 seats, just short of the BJP’s 99. This performance has given the Congress a strong belief that winning Gujarat would significantly influence national politics and support the INDIA alliance in the 2029 elections.
To bolster the party’s foundation, new district heads are undergoing training. The training covers party ideology, policies, and campaign strategies.
The 2022 elections highlighted the challenges the Congress faces, with a decrease in seats and vote share. The emergence of the Aam Aadmi Party also impacted the results. Rahul Gandhi’s repeated visits are aimed at strengthening the organization and improving its electoral performance.
Rahul Gandhi is actively building a new Congress to take on the BJP in Gujarat. The recent statements by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge targeting the ruling party underscores the intensity of the competition.