Congress holds meeting in Patna to strategize for Bihar polls amid alliance talks and criticism of Modi’s leadership.

The Indian National Congress will hold its Central Working Committee meeting in Patna on September 24, focusing on Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections. Top leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi are expected to attend, discussing issues like alleged voter suppression, unemployment, inflation, and crime. The party aims to finalize seat-sharing with allies in the INDIA bloc, particularly the RJD, with Tejashwi Yadav seen as a leading CM candidate. The Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting public concerns. Meanwhile, NDA allies like LJP (RV) demand more seats and questioned Congress’s credibility, calling the meeting "pressure politics." The Bihar Assembly elections, expected in October or November, have not yet been officially scheduled.