Congress Gears Up for 'Second War of Independence' in Bihar

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will attend the Congress Working Committee meeting in Bihar on September 24. The meeting is part of Congress's effort to challenge BJP, which they accuse of 'vote theft'. Talks on seat-sharing in the INDIA bloc are ongoing.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and eminent leader Rahul Gandhi will be present at the crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting scheduled for September 24 in Bihar, as confirmed by AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru.

In a press briefing, Allavaru emphasized the meeting's significance, declaring it part of Congress's 'second war of Independence' against alleged 'vote theft' by the ruling BJP. Attendees will include Congress Chief Ministers and other key leaders.

Allavaru highlighted ongoing positive discussions around seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc and remarked on the disarray of the BJP-led NDA. Assembly elections are slated for Bihar later this year.

(With inputs from agencies.)