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The Congress party is holding a major strategy meeting in Patna. Top leaders are gathering to plan for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The meeting will also address internal tensions with alliance partner RJD over seat-sharing. This event is seen as a crucial step to energize the party's base in the state.

Key Points: Congress CWC Meets in Patna to Finalize Bihar Election Strategy

  • Congress top brass including Kharge and Gandhis to attend key Bihar strategy meeting
  • Agenda includes inflation, unemployment, and countering BJP's voter roll revision
  • Meeting aims to resolve seat-sharing tensions with RJD within the INDIA alliance
  • Venugopal calls the Patna gathering historic, linking it to Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha
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Congress to hold CWC meeting in Patna today with focus on Bihar poll strategy-talks

Congress top leadership gathers in Patna for a historic CWC meeting to strategize for Bihar polls and address INDIA bloc seat-sharing tensions.

"“Bihar stands at a crossroads between the politics of hope and justice, and the politics of hate - K.C. Venugopal"

New Delhi, Sep 24

In a politically significant development, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) is holding its historic meeting on Wednesday in Patna at Sadaqat Ashram, marking the first time the party’s highest decision-making body is convening in Bihar.

The meeting comes at a crucial juncture ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and is expected to shape the Congress party’s strategy not only for the state but also for broader national challenges.

The gathering is set to witness the participation of more than 170 senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah (Karnataka), A. Revanth Reddy (Telangana), and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal Pradesh). Other prominent leaders such as Ashok Gehlot, Shashi Tharoor, and Sachin Pilot are also expected to attend.

On the eve of the meeting, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal called the occasion “historic,” and highlighted Bihar’s deep-rooted connection to the Congress movement, from Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha to the leadership of Rajendra Prasad and Babu Jagjivan Ram.

“Bihar stands at a crossroads between the politics of hope and justice, and the politics of hate, violence, and constitutional subversion,” Venugopal said in a post on X. “This meeting sends a strong message of our unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Bihar.”

The CWC meeting also comes amid rising tensions within the INDIA bloc, particularly between the Congress and its alliance partner RJD, over seat-sharing arrangements. The Congress is pushing for a “balanced” distribution of constituencies, emphasizing that all allies should receive a fair mix of winnable seats.

Key political and economic issues are expected to dominate the agenda, including inflation, unemployment, women’s safety, electoral reforms, and the party’s roadmap for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The meeting is also likely to pass resolutions countering what Congress alleges are the BJP’s attempts at electoral manipulation, including a “botched” Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar.

Venugopal also praised the recent Voter Adhikar Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Leader Tejashwi Yadav, which aimed to raise awareness about electoral fairness and voter rights.

With its top brass gathered in Patna, the Congress hopes to energize its cadre in Bihar.

- IANS

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Priya S
Sadaqat Ashram is such a historic venue - reminds us of Congress's legacy in Bihar. But legacy alone won't win elections. They need to address real issues like unemployment and inflation that affect common people like us.
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Arjun K
The seat-sharing tensions with RJD are worrying. INDIA bloc needs to present a united front, not fight among themselves. BJP will take advantage of any division. Allies should focus on defeating communal forces together.
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Sarah B
As an observer of Indian politics, it's interesting to see how regional dynamics play out. Congress seems to be making strategic moves, but execution will be key. The voter awareness yatra with Tejashwi Yadav was a smart move.
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Kavya N
Hope they discuss women's safety seriously, not just as a talking point. Bihar needs better policing and women empowerment programs. Mere political meetings won't help unless there's ground-level implementation.
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Michael C
The focus on electoral reforms and voter roll issues is important for democracy. All parties should ensure free and fair elections. Good to see opposition raising these concerns.
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Vikram M
Congress needs to stop living in the past. Champaran Satyagraha was important, but what about today's issues? Youth want jobs, farmers want fair prices. Focus on present challenges, not just historical connections

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