Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • News
  • Videos
  • India
  • Elections
  • World
  • City
  • Tesseract
  • Life & Style
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Tech
  • TOI Games
  • Cricket
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Web Series
  • Education
  • Speaking Tree
  • Success Story of Visionary Leaders
  • TOI Newsletters
  • Health
  • Real Estate
  • Legal
  • Defence
  • Women

​Bihar elections: CWC meeting in Patna; Congress chalks out roadmap, seat-sharing & campaign plans​

Last updated on - Sep 24, 2025, 15:30 IST
Comments
Share
1/7

Historic Patna meeting

Congress held its first-ever CWC meeting on Wednesday. It was convened at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna and saw participation of several part leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP Rahul Gandhi and AICC General Secretary KC Venogopal (PTI image)

2/7

Flag hoisting ceremony

The meeting began around 10.30 am. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge hoisted the Congress flag at the state headquarters, marking the start of the gathering. (PTI image)

3/7

Top leadership meeting

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting included permanent and special invitees, party chief ministers, Pradesh Congress Committee presidents and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leaders. (ANI image)

4/7

Focus on Bihar strategy

The CWC meeting centered on the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with deliberations on seat-sharing, organizational challenges, “vote chori” allegations against the BJP and campaign messaging aimed at countering its dominance while projecting the INDIA bloc as a credible alternative. (PTI image)

5/7

Kharge’s sharp attack

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, alleging misuse of Election Commission and warning against attempts to weaken democratic institutions, while appealing for fair political competition ahead of the state polls. (PTI image)

6/7

Rahul Gandhi’s intervention

Rahul Gandhi urged cadres to strengthen ground-level connect, stressed the need to prioritize farmer issues, unemployment and rising prices, while pitching the INDIA bloc as a pro-people alliance that can address Bihar’s pressing challenges. (ANI image)

7/7

Electoral transparency demand

The Congress leadership raised concerns over the Election Commission’s impartiality, called for stronger safeguards to ensure free and fair elections. Leaders stressed that transparent voting is essential for preserving public trust and India’s democratic fabric. (PTI image)

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Photostories
  • 10 countries with the highest snake populations and what travellers must know before visiting
  • 5 snake parks in India where travellers can spot rare and venomous species and how to reach them
  • From snake fruit to jabuticaba; 10 unique fruit trees around the world and where travellers can find them
  • The best flowers, herbs, and vegetables to plant in June in the UK
  • From Sapera to Irulas: Famous snake tribes of India and why they fascinate travellers from the world over
  • Mumbai demolition drive: What we know so far
  • 6 beverages a Harvard doctor drinks to keep his gut healthy
  • Why your feet suddenly swell after sitting too long and what your body may be trying to warn you about
  • "Main khud ek karz..." When PM Narendra Modi thanked tea-garden workers and why he can't enjoy chai like before
  • Kylie Jenner's home is where old Hollywood glam meets neutral calm: Art inspirations to take away
Explore more Stories
  • 12
    PM Narendra Modi’s Italy visit and the ‘Melodi’ Moments
  • 6
    NDA forms government in Puducherry with Rangaswamy at the helm
  • 8
    Himanta sworn in as Assam CM: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi among top leaders at ceremony
  • 8
    ‘Vaathi’ has arrived: Inside Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu chief minister
  • 10
    Bengal turns saffron: Inside the grand coronation of BJP’s first government
Up Next
  • News
  • /
  • India
  • /
  • ​Bihar elections: CWC meeting in Patna; Congress chalks out roadmap, seat-sharing & campaign plans​
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 21, 2026, 01.46PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service