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The Congress party is holding a major CWC meeting in Patna to plan for the upcoming Bihar elections. Senior leader K.C. Venugopal called the occasion historic, linking it to Bihar's rich political legacy. The meeting will finalize the party's seat-sharing strategy with its INDIA bloc partners. It is also expected to pass resolutions on key public issues like unemployment and inflation.

Key Points: Congress CWC Meets in Patna to Chart Bihar Polls Strategy

  • Top Congress leaders including Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to attend the Patna meeting
  • Meeting to focus on seat-sharing strategy with INDIA bloc allies for Bihar polls
  • Venugopal highlights Bihar's historic legacy from Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha
  • Key resolutions on inflation, unemployment and electoral reforms expected to be passed
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Congress to hold CWC meeting in Patna tomorrow for Bihar Assembly polls

Congress top leadership gathers in Patna for a historic CWC meeting to finalize Bihar election strategy and counter BJP's alleged electoral malpractices.

"Tomorrow, the Extended Congress Working Committee will meet in Patna under the esteemed leadership of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. - K.C. Venugopal"

Patna, Sep 23

The stage is set for the historic meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna on Wednesday, where the party's top leadership will converge to chart its course ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and political challenges.

On the eve of the meeting, Congress National General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal issued a statement on the social media platform X, calling the occasion 'historic' and highlighting Bihar's pivotal role in the party's legacy.

"Tomorrow, the Extended Congress Working Committee will meet in Patna under the esteemed leadership of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. As we gear up for this historic occasion, Bihar and its rich history and legacy will be at the centre stage," Venugopal said.

He recalled Bihar's enduring connection with the Congress movement -- from Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha to the emergence of national stalwarts like Rajendra Prasad and Babu Jagjivan Ram -- describing the state as deeply pivotal in the Congress' legacy.

"Today, as Bihar again faces crossroads between the politics of hope, social justice and development on one side, and hatred, violence, unemployment and destruction of the Constitution on the other -- our CWC meeting is being held here to send a message to the people of Bihar about our commitment to the state's welfare," Venugopal said.

The Congress leader also took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging widespread electoral malpractice and referring to what he called the "botched up SIR" (Special Intensive Revision) process in Bihar, which he claimed was part of the BJP's "vote chori" tactics.

Venugopal praised the recent Voter Adhikar Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav, and other INDIA bloc allies, for exposing the BJP's nefarious ways and mobilising public resistance to election rigging.

The Patna CWC meeting is expected to witness the participation of more than 170 top leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Senior Congress leaders such as Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Shashi Tharoor, and others are also expected to participate in this meeting.

The meeting is expected to pass key resolutions on inflation, unemployment, women's safety, and electoral reforms, while also finalising the Congress' strategy for seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

- IANS

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Priya S
Venugopal is right about Bihar's historical significance for Congress. But the party needs to move beyond legacy and show what they'll do differently this time. Youth unemployment is at alarming levels here.
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Aman W
All these big meetings but ground reality remains same. Bihar needs industries, better education, and healthcare. Hope they discuss actual policies rather than just seat-sharing politics.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how the INDIA bloc coordination works in Bihar. Seat-sharing will be crucial - Congress and RJD need to avoid the mistakes of previous alliances. Wishing them success for Bihar's development.
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Nikhil C
The voter rights yatra was much needed. Electoral reforms are essential for fair democracy. Hope Congress pushes for transparency in the election process. 👍
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Kavya N
As a Bihari, I want to see action on women's safety and employment. Too many promises have been broken over the years. Hope this meeting delivers real solutions for common people.
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Michael C
The historical references are nice, but contemporary Bihar needs contemporary solutions. Focus on technology, infrastructure, and creating business-friendly environment. That's what will bring real change.

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