Kishanganj (Bihar):Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Tuesday delivered a powerful speech at a massive rally in Kishanganj’s Kasba Assembly constituency in support of party candidate Irfan Alam, declaring that the upcoming election is not just about electing one MLA but about changing the government in Bihar.
Addressing a charged crowd, Pratapgarhi appealed to young voters to support Congress’s vision of progress and inclusivity.
“This is the time for change in Bihar. We must move away from politics of hate and embrace the politics of love,” he said.
With his trademark poetic flair, he recited:
“Why stop in fear of darkness,
The journey ends only when courage bends.”
Pratapgarhi conveyed Rahul Gandhi’s message, saying that the entire Congress leadership stands firmly behind Irfan Alam and the spirit of change sweeping through Bihar.
Digital and social media strategist Ayaz Khan Achhu, who was honored by Rahul Gandhi with the “Nyay Yoddha” Award, told Times of TAJ that Imran Pratapgarhi’s speech struck an emotional chord with Bihar’s youth.
“This was more than a political rally — it was a movement of ideas and hope. The Congress resurgence in Bihar is driven by both digital power and grassroots energy,” Achhu said.
He added that Congress’s expanding digital network would play a crucial role in the election, helping young candidates like Irfan Alam usher in a new era of justice and development.
Public Response and Social Media Buzz
The rally ground reverberated with slogans of “Congress Zindabad” and “Irfan Alam Jeetenge” (Irfan Alam will win).
Local Congress units and social media teams dubbed the rally “The Echo of Change”, sharing videos and posts that quickly gained traction online.
Summary
The Kishanganj rally emerged not just as a political gathering, but as a symbol of youth leadership, digital empowerment, and the call for change.
With Imran Pratapgarhi’s passionate speech and the Congress’s renewed digital push, the party seems to be scripting a new narrative in Bihar’s political landscape.
