New Delhi, Sep 24 (NationPress) In a significant political milestone, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) is scheduled to hold its meeting on Wednesday at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna, Bihar. This marks the first occasion the party's principal decision-making entity has convened in this state since Independence.

The meeting is especially timely as the party gears up for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections and addresses the broader challenges confronting the opposition coalition at the national level.

Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri, remarked, "This is a crucial meeting, and the party's senior leadership is assembling here."

Congress leader Pawan Khera stressed the importance of the meeting, stating, "Our agenda is to safeguard democracy. This gathering is about more than just elections; it is about protecting the Constitution and the national institutions."

Furthermore, Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, highlighted, "This gathering is vital in a significant state. I believe the people of Bihar are eager for change, and Congress is poised to be the catalyst for that transformation."

Over 170 prominent Congress leaders will attend, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and others such as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Chief Ministers from Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh. Notable senior figures like Ashok Gehlot, Shashi Tharoor, and Sachin Pilot are also expected to be present.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi characterized the meeting as pivotal, asserting, "This is a crucial meeting. The decisions made here will dictate the party’s path forward, not only in Bihar but across the nation."

Congress MLA Shakeel Ahmad Khan expressed enthusiasm and readiness, stating, "We are fully prepared and eager to welcome our leaders. The focus of this CWC meeting is significant, and Bihar is ready to contribute. "

Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, praised the meeting, calling it a turning point: "This is a historic day. What could be more joyous than this... the fight for a new independence is commencing once more from this land..."

The CWC is anticipated to discuss crucial political matters, including electoral tactics for Bihar, alliance dynamics within the INDIA bloc, and pressing national issues such as inflation, unemployment, and democratic erosion under the current administration.

This meeting comes amid escalating tensions within the INDIA coalition, particularly concerning seat-sharing arrangements between Congress and its partner, RJD. Congress is advocating for a "balanced" allocation of constituencies, asserting that all allies should receive a fair distribution of viable seats.