The Congress CWC meeting in Patna comes just days after Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ which boosted the morale of the party’s cadre in Bihar. Leaders expect the session to address not only the Bihar elections but also broader political challenges in future polls.

The Congress to hold CWC meeting in Patna also comes amid seat-sharing talks within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Sources said the party will focus on shaping a united front against the BJP while framing its campaign narrative around protecting voter rights.

On Tuesday (September 16, 2025), the Congress announced its Pradesh Election Committee for Bihar. The 39-member panel includes Bihar unit chief Rajesh Ram, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, and Madan Mohan Jha. All MPs, MLAs, MLCs, AICC secretaries, and heads of frontal organisations will also be part of the committee.

Bihar polls are expected in November, and the Congress aims to sharpen its strategy well ahead of time.

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Party leaders argue that Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Rights Yatra has re-energized the cadre and could swing results in these key constituencies. They believe fair coordination with RJD and other alliance partners could strengthen their prospects. In 2020, Congress contested 70 seats but managed victory in only 19, while in 2015 it had a stronger strike rate, winning 27 out of 41. This record has prompted Congress to demand at least 27 “sure-shot” seats again.

The RJD, however, insists that its strength lies in 92 constituencies, as it had won 75 and came close in 17 more during 2020. The tug-of-war highlights the challenge of balancing seat-sharing so that neither party ends up with only strong or weak seats. With election fever mounting, the final seat formula could determine the alliance’s stability.

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The Yatra began on August 17 under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership to protest against the revision of Bihar’s voter list. Many expected an announcement projecting RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate, backed by Congress. However, that declaration never came.

In the final phase, Tejashwi Yadav took charge and highlighted his leadership. His proactive approach created momentum for himself, signaling his readiness to lead. On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi’s cautious stance has left room for speculation.

This situation raises questions about trust and coordination in the Grand Alliance. Political observers believe Tejashwi’s assertiveness shows confidence, but Rahul’s silence indicates that Congress may still be weighing its options. The lack of clarity could affect the alliance’s strategy ahead of the elections.

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The yatra began on August 17 and will travel 1,300 km across 20 districts. It will conclude on September 1 with a massive rally in Patna. Speaking at the event, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Modi government misused the Election Commission. He said voter lists were tampered with and many genuine names were removed.

According to Gandhi, the BJP and the Election Commission were working together. He declared that the INDIA alliance would fight strongly to stop voter fraud in Bihar. He also criticized privatization, saying it denied opportunities to youth and the poor.

Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of collecting ₹4,000 crore through certificates and using it for vote buying. He called for a clean and corruption-free government. Both leaders urged people to protect democracy and resist unfair practices.

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