Top Congress Star Campaigners Gearing Up for Haryana Assembly Polls

Key Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi, are set to campaign for the October 5 Haryana Assembly polls. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, recent Congress inductees, also feature among the 40 star campaigners. The ruling BJP aims for a third consecutive win but faces significant anti-incumbency challenges.

With the Haryana Assembly polls scheduled for October 5, the Congress has announced a list of 40 star campaigners featuring prominent leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi.

New Congress members Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, known for their roles in the wrestlers' protest, are also on the campaign trail. Other notable figures include Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and State unit chief Udai Bhan.

The ruling BJP aims to secure a third consecutive victory but faces stiff opposition from a resurgent Congress looking to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiments.

(With inputs from agencies.)