Rahul Gandhi to Address Election Rallies in J&K

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will address election rallies in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4 for the NC-Congress alliance candidates. According to AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Gandhi's visit comes after requests from the alliance and the people of J&K. Over 40 star campaigners are set to join.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is slated to address two election rallies in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4 to campaign for the NC-Congress alliance candidates, a senior Congress official announced on Saturday.

AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir disclosed to PTI Videos that the initiative follows the desires of the local candidates and the general populace of J&K to have Gandhi engage in the campaign efforts within the Union territory.

"Rahulji will visit J&K on September 4 and will address election campaign rallies in Kashmir, as well as Jammu for the alliance candidates," Mir stated. The rallies will be held at the Dooru stadium and likely in the Sangaldan area of Jammu. This visit marks the first phase, with potential future visits from Gandhi.

Additionally, the Congress has arranged for over 40 star campaigners, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to bolster their election efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)