The Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened today in Patna, bringing together the top leadership of the party to strategise on strengthening the party ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. During the meeting, the CWC passed two important resolutions, one of these included an appeal directed at the voters of Bihar.
In its resolutions, the CWC strongly condemned the BJP-RSS, accusing them of relentless attacks on the Constitution and stating that the fundamental principles of Indian democracy are being demolished "brick by brick."
The committee also criticised the BJP government for trampling on social justice, highlighting that reservations are being routinely eroded due to rampant privatisation.
This is the grand old party’s first post-Independence Working Committee meeting in Bihar.
Kharge rebukes BJP
At the CWC meeting in Patna, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted India’s ‘critical challenges’ under Modi’s government, blaming diplomatic failures and voter list manipulations undermining democracy. He stressed protecting democratic values, recalling the Constitution Assembly's legacy of “one person, one vote.”
Kharge said the country was reeling with economic slowdown, unemployment, rising inequality and unfulfilled promises, including farmer distress and inadequate relief in Bihar.
He accused the BJP of doing communal politics and urged transparency in caste census and reservation policies. Kharge pledged Congress’s commitment to Bihar’s development, social justice and good governance, declaring the 2025 assembly elections a turning point against Modi’s regime.
CWC meeting venue deeply rooted in the history of the freedom struggle
Addressing the media, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal said the message delivered by the CWC in Patna was ‘energetic’ and ‘enthusiastic’. He also accused the BJP workers of attacking the party office, where the key meeting was being held. Venugopal also the meeting venue was historic due to its deeply rooted history of the freedom struggle.
“Today, the Extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was convened at Sadaqat Ashram, a venue deeply rooted in the history of the freedom struggle. This office is emotionally connected to Congress members across the country. We are really proud to hold the Extended CWC meeting here. Unfortunately, just a month ago, BJP workers attacked this office. But today, the message coming out from this office is really energetic and enthusiastic...The meeting was presided over by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by Rahul Gandhi, CWC members, PCC presidents, CLP leaders, CEC members, and parliamentary party office-bearers,” he said.
