Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met with Bihar leaders to strategize for upcoming assembly polls, focusing on seat sharing and campaign preparations.
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, accompanied by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, convened a meeting with Bihar leaders on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
This meeting follows the recent conclusion of the Voter Adhikar Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, which the party claims has revitalized its workers and cadres across Bihar.
Chaired by Kharge, the meeting included prominent figures such as Screening Committee Chairman Ajay Maken, KC Venugopal, Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, state unit chief Rajesh Kumar, and several party MPs, including Tariq Anwar, Mohammad Javed, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Manoj Kumar, Ranjeet Ranjan, and CLP Mohammad Shekeel Ahmed Khan. NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, Madan Mohan Jha, and Pappu Yadav were also in attendance.
Lasting over an hour, the discussions encompassed various topics, including seat sharing, the party’s electoral preparedness, and other pertinent issues.
Following the meeting, Allavaru addressed the media, stating that multiple issues were deliberated upon. He highlighted that discussions included seat sharing, the manifesto, and the campaign committee. Additionally, he mentioned that a future strategy had been established during the meeting.
A Congress source indicated that the party aims to maintain momentum in Bihar, with several programs featuring Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders planned to commence from September 20. The source also noted that discussions regarding seat sharing would continue with alliance partners in the state, as Congress seeks to secure respectable seats, given the party’s historical significance in the region.
During his 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra, Rahul Gandhi visited over 25 districts in Bihar, engaging with local communities and addressing key issues.
The polling for the 243-member assembly is scheduled for later this year. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the BJP, JDU, HAM-S, and LJPR, is aiming to retain power, while the Mahagatbandhan, led by the RJD, Congress, VIP, and Left parties, is working to reclaim control.
During Rahul Gandhi’s yatra in Bihar, the Mahagatbandhan raised concerns regarding voter theft, highlighting the ongoing electoral challenges in the state.
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