New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The political environment in Bihar is highly charged as intensive campaigning is underway ahead of the first phase of polling, with political parties ramping up their outreach efforts. A war of words continues between rival leaders.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is already holding a series of public rallies across the state. From the first week of November, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also join the campaign trail.

According to party sources, Priyanka Gandhi is scheduled to hold six rallies, while Mallikarjun Kharge will address four rallies during the Bihar Assembly election campaign. Priyanka Gandhi will begin her campaign on Novembe...