Here's why Sitaram Yechury says Kanhaiya Kumar's victory in Begusarai is 'needed', as he campaigns for the former JNUSU president

As the election date draws closer in Bihar's Begusarai district that will witness an intense contest between BJP's Giriraj Singh, RJD's Tanveer Hasan and CPI's Kanhaiya Kumar, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar campaigned for the former JNUSU president in the district. 

While addressing a rally in Begusarai on April 23, Yechury said that Kanhaiya's victory is important for the nation, specifically, that it is needed to 'save India today and to change it for the better'. The Communist Party of India (CPI) had confirmed to field former JNU Student Union president Kanhaiya Kumar from the Begusarai seat in Bihar after the Mahagatbandhan excluded the Left from the seat-sharing formula in the state. 

Veteran lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar also interacted with a gathering in Begusarai while campaigning for Kanhaiya Kumar.

Earlier on Saturday, critically-acclaimed actor Prakash Raj, known for his roles in Bollywood movies “Wanted” and “Singham”, campaigned in Begusarai. He has also announced that he will be in Begusarai on April 24 to support Kanhaiya once again. 

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Actor Swara Bhaskar also came in support of Kanhaiya and addressed a rally a fortnight ago after he had filed his nomination.

Begusarai goes to polls on April 29 in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. It was previously held by Bhola Singh of BJP, who passed away a few months ago.

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