Odisha's political scene is set to heat up as Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi is slated to visit Bhubaneswar this October. State PCC President Bhakta Charan Das announced that a proposal has been submitted for Gandhi to attend 'Chhatron Ki Gunj', a mega youth convention expected to draw 20,000 participants.
The event will focus on Gen-Z priorities, including employment, education, and skill development. Ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, Congress is launching a massive state-wide padyatra starting from Nabarangpur on October 2.
Additionally, top leaders like Priyanka Gandhi and the Karnataka Chief Minister are scheduled to visit Odisha between January and February 2027 to spearhead an extensive campaign targeting youth, farmers, and the general public.