New Delhi, September 24 (IANS) In a historic political moment, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) is set to call its meeting at Sadakat Ashram in Patna, Bihar on Wednesday, with the first party’s top decision -making body in the state since independence.
The meeting comes to a significant turn for the party as it prepares for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and navigates widespread challenges in front of the opposition alliance at the national level.
Himachal Pradesh Vice President Mukesh Agnihotri shared: “This is an important meeting, and the top leadership of the Congress is coming here.”
Congress leader Pawan Khera emphasized the seriousness of this moment and said: “Our agenda is to save democracy. This meeting is not only about elections; it is about protecting the constitution and institutions of this country.”
Echoing the importance of this event, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot said, “This is an important meeting in an important state. I believe that people of Bihar are craving for change, and the Congress is ready to become a catalyst for that change.”
The meeting will see the participation of more than 170 top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikrajun Kharge, UPA President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Congress Chief Minister – Siddaramaiah (Karnataka), A. Senior leaders like Ashok Gehlot, Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot will also mark his presence.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi described the incident as a judge: “This is a very important and important meeting. The decisions taken here will pursue the direction of the party, not only in Bihar but in the whole of India.”
Congress MLA Shakeel Ahmed Khan added a note of enthusiasm and preparations, stating, “We are standing with full preparation and enthusiasm to welcome our leaders. The issue for which this CWC meeting is being held is very important, and Bihar is ready to play its role.”
Purnia’s independent MP, Pappu Yadav also saw the meeting as an important turn: “It is a historic day. What can be a happy day … The fight for new freedom is starting once again from this land …”
The CWC is expected to consult major political issues, including election strategy for Bihar, dynamics of alliance within the India block, and inflation under the current government, national concerns such as unemployment and democratic backsliding.
The CWC meeting also comes amid growing tension within the block of India, especially on the Congress and its coalition partner, RJD, on the seat-sharing system. The Congress is emphasizing for the “balanced” distribution of the constituencies, emphasizing that all colleagues should get a proper mix of winable seats.
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