The electoral battle in Bihar has become quite interesting. In spite of mutual differences with partners in the Grand Alliance, the Congress, which has compromised on fewer seats, is quite convinced of the triumph of its candidates. There is considerable enthusiasm among the Congress leaders, workers and the organisation is also seen firmly on the grassroots level. Bihar's Congress in-charge, Shakti Singh Gohil, has made a lot of efforts to bring experienced and new leaders of Bihar together. His influence has become visible in the party.
Under the seat agreement in Bihar, the Congress has fielded its candidates from nine places.
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Matang Singh is on a tour of Bihar. Speaking on the basis of caste equations and candidate selection, he said that the Congress will perform very well in Bihar due to proper coordination between Rahul Gandhi and Congress unit in the State the party will win at least six seats in Bihar. He further said, “Sasaram has been our traditional seat, so it will come in our kitty. We will definitely win on seats that we had won earlier.
In the 40 Lok Sabha seats of Bihar, Congress is trying hard on Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Samastipur, Munger, Patna Sahib, Sasaram, Valmiki Nagar and Supaul. Polling will begin on April 11 in Bihar and will run till the last phase i.e. May 19. For the 40 seats of Bihar, polling is being conducted in seven phases. Political parties are making their own claims on various seats, but the estimation of former Union Minister Matang Singh cannot be circumvented.