INDIA Bloc: In a pivotal development, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside party leader Rahul Gandhi, convened a strategic meeting with Bihar Congress leaders in Delhi on Tuesday. The discussions centered around formulating a robust strategy for the impending Lok Sabha elections.Key AttendeesThe meeting witnessed the presence of Party General Secretary KC Venugopal, Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh, newly appointed state in-charge Mohan Prakash, and leaders such as Ranjeet Ranjan and Shakeel Ahmed.Commitment to Bihars ProgressPost the meeting, Congress chief Kharge conveyed the partys commitment to the people of Bihar.He stated, The Grand Alliance government in Bihar is working firmly as per the expectations of the people of Bihar. We are committed to social justice. For the progress, prosperity, and peace of Bihar, every Congress worker is ready to reach out to the people and live up to the aspirations of the people of Bihar.Political Landscape in BiharDespite the Congress-RJD-JDU-Left alliance currently in power in Bihar, the BJP holds 17 of the 40 parliamentary seats in the state. The opposition bloc, INDIA, has announced plans to contest the elections collectively, but a seat-sharing agreement remains uncertain.Seat-Sharing Talks ApproachCongress leader Jairam Ramesh, responsible for communications, addressed the ongoing suspense over seat-sharing. He affirmed that talks would be approached with an open mind and without making public statements. Ramesh highlighted the diverse challenges in different states and the need to consider various political realities during seat-sharing discussions.Continuing SuspenseWhile the INDIA alliance partners recently convened for their fourth meeting in the national capital, the intricate issue of seat-sharing was left unaddressed. The alliance, comprising Congress, RJD, JDU, and Left parties, faces the challenge of reaching a consensus on this crucial aspect ahead of the upcoming elections.
