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Congress Spokesperson Ragini Nayak Says Rahul Gandhi’s Indore Visit Gives BJP ‘Hour‑long’ Edge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 05:03 PM
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Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak countered minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s claim that Rahul Gandhi’s September 19 trip to Indore would advantage the BJP, labeling it a ‘hour‑long’ benefit for the party.
The Congress party is gearing up for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Indore on September 19, a move that has intensified political rhetoric in Madhya Pradesh. The trip, intended to rally party workers and address local issues, comes amid a heated pre‑election atmosphere.
Earlier this week, BJP state minister Kailash Vijayvargiya remarked that Gandhi's presence in the city would inadvertently serve the BJP, describing it as a short‑term advantage for the ruling party. Vijayvargiya's comment was widely circulated on social media, prompting swift reactions from opposition leaders.
Responding to the remark, Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak said the BJP's assessment was a misreading of political dynamics. She asserted that any benefit the BJP might claim would be fleeting, dubbing it a ‘hour‑long’ edge that would not alter the broader electoral contest.
Nayak added that Rahul Gandhi's outreach in Indore aims to highlight development gaps and connect with grassroots voters, underscoring the Congress's commitment to challenging the BJP's narrative ahead of upcoming polls.
Earlier this week, BJP state minister Kailash Vijayvargiya remarked that Gandhi's presence in the city would inadvertently serve the BJP, describing it as a short‑term advantage for the ruling party. Vijayvargiya's comment was widely circulated on social media, prompting swift reactions from opposition leaders.
Responding to the remark, Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak said the BJP's assessment was a misreading of political dynamics. She asserted that any benefit the BJP might claim would be fleeting, dubbing it a ‘hour‑long’ edge that would not alter the broader electoral contest.
Nayak added that Rahul Gandhi's outreach in Indore aims to highlight development gaps and connect with grassroots voters, underscoring the Congress's commitment to challenging the BJP's narrative ahead of upcoming polls.