With the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, the political climate is heating up, with parties engaging in intense criticism. The Janata Dal United (JDU) has criticized the Congress party’s decision to hold a CWC meeting in Patna. Congress National Spokesperson Rajesh Rathore highlighted the historical significance of the meeting, stating that it is the first time since independence that a CWC meeting is taking place on the soil of Bihar. He framed the meeting as the beginning of a ‘second freedom struggle,’ focused on countering anti-democratic actions and policies. The CWC meeting will strategize for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections and commit to safeguarding democracy. Key political developments are unfolding in Bihar.
1. Congress: Patna CWC Meeting to Reshape the Nation
The Congress party is confident that the CWC meeting in Patna will be transformative for the country. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, will be attended by prominent leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Chief Ministers of Congress-led states, and senior figures. Rajesh Rathore, the party’s national spokesperson, emphasized the historic nature of the meeting and its role in the ‘second freedom struggle’. The meeting aims to counter policies deemed anti-democratic and develop a strategy for the 2025 elections, while also reaffirming the commitment to democracy.
2. JDU Criticizes Congress’s ‘Seasonal Affection’ for Bihar
The Janata Dal United (JDU) has criticized the Congress for holding its CWC meeting in Patna. JDU spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad stated that the Congress’s decision is driven by a history of disrespecting Biharis. He cited instances of alleged insults from Congress leaders and allies. Prasad sees the meeting as a superficial gesture, dismissing any potential benefit. He believes the Congress’s prospects in the upcoming election are dim.
3. BJP Highlights Development Under Nitish Kumar
Nitin Naveen, Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, credited the Nitish Kumar government with significant development in the state. He pointed to infrastructure projects in Patna, such as the Bapu Auditorium and Gyan Bhavan, as evidence of progress. Naveen contrasted the current 24-hour electricity supply with the past and urged Congress members to observe the developments in Patna, including Marine Drive and JP Path. He also mentioned Rahul Gandhi’s previous visit to Bihar.
4. BJP Accuses Congress of National Corruption
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary accused the Congress party of widespread corruption over 55 years. He welcomed those who wish to join and mentioned Rahul Gandhi’s observations of the roads and electricity infrastructure. Chaudhary recalled a past incident involving Lalu Prasad and his family, emphasizing the transparency of the related legal matters.
5. LJP (Ram Vilas) Holds Parliamentary Party Meeting
A meeting of the LJP (Ram Vilas) parliamentary party was held in Patna to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections. The meeting, led by Hulas Pandey, focused on strategies to secure victory in all 243 seats. The party has authorized Hulas Pandey to select potential candidates and constituencies, with the final list to be submitted to the Central Parliamentary Board.
6. JDU: Bihar Achieved Tourism and Employment Milestones
JDU spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad countered accusations from the Leader of Opposition, asserting that Tejashwi Yadav’s claims about the Bihar government and tourism development are inaccurate. Prasad highlighted the positive impact of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s policies and good governance. He emphasized investments in religious, historical, and eco-tourism projects, including the Buddhist circuit initiatives, Nalanda University’s reconstruction, and infrastructure improvements in Patna.
7. Congress’s CWC Meeting Seen as a Pressure Tactic
Umesh Singh Kushwaha, Bihar Janata Dal (U) president, views the Congress Working Committee meeting in Patna as a strategic move to exert pressure on the Mahagathbandhan and secure more seats. He noted the existing tensions among the coalition partners and downplayed the meeting’s significance for the Congress party’s political standing in Bihar.