Sachin Pilot Begins Tribal Outreach Tour in Mewar-Vagad Region

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Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot undertook a tour of the Mewar-Vagad region as part of a tribal outreach initiative. The visit focused on connecting with tribal communities in the area. Political analysts view the tour as a potential early move by the Congress party ahead of the 2028 Rajasthan Assembly elections. The outreach effort signals Congress' intent to begin grassroots mobilization well in advance of the next state polls.

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