Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the Congress has made a significant political move. For the first time since independence, the meeting of the party's highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), is going to be held in Patna, the capital of Bihar.
Patna: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress has taken a historic step towards revealing its political strategy. For the first time since independence, the meeting of the party's highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC), is being organized in Patna. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 24 at Sadakat Ashram.
In this crucial meeting, in-depth discussions will be held on issues such as election strategy, alliance direction, candidate selection, and strengthening the state organization. Senior Congress leaders from across the country, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and KC Venugopal, will participate in the meeting. It is believed that through this meeting, the Congress will not only try to strengthen its foothold in Bihar but also redefine its role in opposition politics at the national level.
Why is the CWC meeting in Patna special?
Meetings of the Congress Working Committee are usually held in Delhi or other major metropolitan cities. However, its organization in Patna this time is significant in many ways. This is a clear indication from the Congress that the party is not taking Bihar lightly. By holding such a large meeting in an election-bound state, the Congress aims to energize its workers. Another objective is to send a message to opposition parties that the Congress is entering the arena with full preparation.
Key Issues to be Discussed in the Meeting
This meeting will feature several strategic discussions related to the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.
- Election Strategy: How the party will intensify its public outreach and campaign efforts.
- Candidate Selection: Deliberation on which faces to field in the elections.
- Alliance Equations: Consideration of coordination with regional parties and possibilities for a grand alliance.
- Organizational Strengthening: Special focus on how to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
The Congress's Position in Bihar
The political base of the Congress in Bihar has consistently weakened over the last two decades. In the 2015 Assembly elections, the party achieved some success as part of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). However, in the 2020 elections, the Congress's performance fell significantly short of expectations. Following this, many questions arose regarding organizational weakness and leadership. This is why the Congress, by holding the CWC meeting in Patna, aims to send a message that this time it will enter the electoral fray with full strength and strategy.
Analysts believe that this meeting in Patna will also serve as an image-building exercise for the Congress. This event will motivate party workers. It will strengthen the Congress's position within the opposition alliance (INDIA Bloc) and provide an opportunity to re-establish the party's foundation in the state.
