For the first time since independence, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will convene in Bihar, with the meeting scheduled for September 24th in Patna. The historic significance is underscored by the fact that previous Congress sessions in the state were held in 1912 (Patna) and 1922 (Gaya). The extended CWC meeting will include all committee members, state presidents, legislative party leaders, officials from frontal organizations, chief ministers, and senior leaders.
According to sources, the Patna CWC meeting is likely to address key issues through resolutions. These include the need for a ‘second revolution,’ the threat to democracy, and the alleged ‘theft of votes.’ The meeting aims to evoke the spirit of Gandhi and JP’s movements in Bihar. A key objective is to position Rahul Gandhi as a leader. Discussions regarding the Election Commission and other constitutional bodies are also anticipated.
Krishna Allavaru, AICC in-charge for Bihar affairs, emphasized that the CWC will focus on both national and Bihar-specific matters. He underscored that the meeting’s location reflects the Congress’s commitment to fight a ‘second battle for independence’ in Bihar. The Sadaqat Ashram, which played a crucial role in the fight against the British, is expected to become a focal point for this new struggle.
Allavaru highlighted that the nation’s political discourse is currently centered on Bihar, especially with the upcoming assembly elections. The CWC will deliberate on concerns such as vote manipulation, migration, inflation, crime, unemployment, and issues impacting the people. He questioned the government’s lack of action on these problems after being in power for 11 years. He drew a comparison with a student who relies on cheating to pass, emphasizing the exposure of vote theft.
The core purpose of the meeting is to acknowledge Rahul Gandhi’s recent ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ in Bihar and to highlight it as a success in raising public awareness. The meeting is designed to prepare the ground for elections and to launch a nationwide movement against vote theft. The location of the CWC meeting in Bihar strategically aligns with these objectives.