Bihar: The referendum undercurrent in Bihar was spoiled due to the impact of Cyclone Montha. Several major rallies were unauthentic on Thursday due to continuous rain and bad weather. Many leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, had to transpiration their programs.
Why did Rahul Gandhi have to go by road?
Rahul Gandhi's meetings were scheduled in Nalanda and Sheikhpura, but his helicopter could not take off due to bad weather. As a result, they had to travel by road. Despite this, he reached both the districts and met the workers and appealed to them to remain rented in referendum preparations.
How did Tejashwi Yadav talk to people in rallies?
Tejashwi Yadav moreover had meetings in Alam Nagar and Bihariganj, but the programs were unauthentic due to continuous rain. Tejashwi addressed the supporters present on the ground through the phone. He said that despite the bad weather, the enthusiasm of the people remains intact, and this enthusiasm will translate into referendum victory.
What trouble did Imran Pratapgarhi get into?
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi moreover could not escape the weather. He told on social media that he has been stuck at Purnia Airport for the last hour considering the helicopter is not worldly-wise to take off due to rain. He moreover wrote that plane the helicopter of Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel could not take off in Patna.
How widespread is the impact of Cyclone Montha?
The Meteorological Department said that the effect of Cyclone Montha is visible in Bihar as well as Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Drizzle to heavy rains are occurring in many districts of the state, due to which referendum rallies are stuff disrupted. At many places the stage and sound system moreover got drenched in water.
What is the strategy of political parties now?
Due to continuous rain, parties are having to transpiration their programs. The team of leaders is now focusing on indoor meetings and virtual connections to maintain the momentum of the referendum campaign.
Could the weather get worse?
The Meteorological Department has warned that there may be heavy rain and strong winds in many areas of Bihar for the next two days. This is likely to have remoter impact on referendum programs. In view of security, the wardship has well-considered the leaders to stave air travel and use road routes.
