New Delhi: The Congress’s ‘Palayan roko, naukri do Yatra’ (stop migration, provide jobs) descended into chaos in Araria district, Bihar, when Kanhaiya Kumar, the AICC in charge of NSUI, reportedly had his private security personnel push away party workers attempting to approach him for selfies.
What did the Congress District President state?
In this context, Congress District President Zakir Hussain Khan announced that Rahul Gandhi’s event in Patna is set for April 7. Kanhaiya received a call regarding this and was summoned to Delhi, which prompted him to leave the yatra prematurely.
Additionally, reports indicate that during the padyatra, a confrontation occurred between Kanhaiya Kumar’s security personnel and local party workers. The workers attempted to garland him and take photographs, but the bouncers intervened. An altercation ensued between a bouncer and a worker named Aftanur Rahman, during which the bouncer pushed him, causing him to fall onto the road. Kanhaiya intervened, removing the bouncers and reprimanding both parties involved.
…then Kanhaiya received a call
Shortly thereafter, Kanhaiya Kumar received a call and departed for Delhi. A significant number of workers, including NSUI National President Varun Chaudhary, MLA Abidur Rahman, and District President Zakir Hussain Khan, participated in the padyatra.
Meanwhile, there is considerable speculation surrounding Kanhaiya’s abrupt departure, with some attributing it to pressure from Lalu Prasad Yadav. This year marks the assembly elections in Bihar, and Kanhaiya’s padyatra is seen as a means of bolstering the Congress’s grassroots presence. Party workers are becoming increasingly active, which the RJD perceives as a challenge. Kanhaiya’s growing prominence could pose a threat to Tejashwi Yadav, as both are emerging young leaders.
