Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addressed a large public rally titled "Samvidhan Bachao, Loktantra Bachao" in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on July 11, 2025. The event saw participation from senior Congress leaders including K.C. Venugopal and Ajay Kumar Lallu, alongside enthusiastic local party members. Rahul Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha of mismanaging the state's resources and favoring capitalists, particularly alleging that the Adani Group controls both the Odisha government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi highlighted serious social issues in Odisha, including the disappearance of over 40,000 women and frequent cases of rape and atrocities against women. Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP for attempting to remove secularism and socialism from the Indian Constitution and accused the party of neglecting Odisha's development, contrasting it with the Congress's historical contributions to the state. Both leaders emphasized Congress's commitment to protecting the rights of Dalits, tribals, and marginalized communities, warning that the BJP government threatens these groups. The rally also included political meetings with Odisha Congress leaders and MLAs. Odisha ministers and BJP representatives responded by defending the state government and disputing Gandhi's claims, particularly regarding cultural events like the Jagannath Yatra. The Congress leaders urged Odisha residents to remain steadfast in their fight against injustice and to support the Congress as a real opposition force in the state.