Rahul Gandhi’s call stops veteran MLA Rahul Bondre’s switch to BJP
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Rahul Gandhi personally called former Maharashtra MLA Rahul Bondre, urging him to stay with the Congress party. The call came after Bondre had been approached by the BJP to join its ranks. Bondre reversed his decision, citing Gandhi’s influence, and declined the BJP offer. The move is seen as a psychological setback for the BJP in Buldhana district, where the party had planned to strengthen its local leadership. QUOTE: "Rahul Gandhi calls former MLA Rahul Bondre, urges him not to join BJP." — The Hindu
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Mid-Day
Sources
- Rahul Gandhi’s call prompts Congress veteran Rahul Bondre to drop BJP switch — Mid-Day (center)
- Rahul Gandhi calls former MLA Rahul Bondre, urges him not to join BJP — The Hindu (left-leaning)