Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav has given a big statement regarding the meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) of Congress. He said that this meeting is very important and expressed hope that Congress will take a ‘strong and historic decision’ in the interest of the people of Bihar.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Pappu Yadav said, “The CEC meeting is very important. I think Congress will take strong decisions for the people of Bihar.” His statement is being seen as a political signal before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

#WATCH Delhi: On the meeting of Congress Central Election Committee (CEC), Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav said, ‘CEC meeting is very important. I think Congress will take strong decisions for the people of Bihar.” pic.twitter.com/PvhoINu1BT

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New equation changing in Bihar

At present, all the political parties in Bihar are busy finalizing their alliance equations. From the Grand Alliance, the role of Congress is being considered decisive this time. At the same time, Pappu Yadav’s party Jan Adhikar Party is also constantly trying to become a part of the opposition unity or independently present a strong alternative among the public.

Political experts say that this statement of Pappu Yadav points in the direction of coordination with Congress. However, no formal alliance has been announced yet. But Congress strategists are keeping an eye on possible new equations in Bihar.

What is the big challenge for Congress?

This time Congress faces a double challenge in Bihar – on one hand the issue of seat sharing and on the other hand the need to strengthen the organization. Candidate selection, campaign strategy and alliance status are likely to be discussed in the CEC meeting. Congress wants to not only become the backbone of the opposition in Bihar but also regain the trust of the people.

Pappu Yadav appealed to the public to join

Pappu Yadav also expressed hope from the Congress leadership that the party will focus on issues that directly connect with the public. He said that today the people of Bihar are struggling with problems like unemployment, migration and inflation. Congress should make a clear and concrete policy on these issues.

This statement of Pappu Yadav has come in the politics of Bihar at a time when election activity has intensified. Now it remains to be seen how much Congress lives up to his expectation of ‘strong decision’.

There was a huge uproar at the party headquarters after the meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress. Women workers raised loud slogans in front of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. While talking to ABP News, he said that when Rahul Gandhi has promised 33% participation of women in ticket distribution, then why is it not being implemented. Expressing displeasure, women workers said that they have been working hard for the Congress Party for years, but tickets are being given to “dummy candidates”, due to which the real workers are being ignored.

#WATCH Delhi: Senior Congress leader PL Punia leaves after Congress CEC meeting on Bihar polls.

“More,” he says when asked if more than 30-40 seats were discussed in the meeting. pic.twitter.com/F2GsgIpchp

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Party workers expressed their displeasure
Speaking to the media, a Congress worker said, ‘It was said that those who will be in the screening committee and whose online application process is completed, they will be given tickets. But some leaders like Krishna Allavaru and Rajesh Ram make women work hard, send them from door to door, and end up cheating. Krishna Allavaru is breaking the promise that Rahul Gandhi had made to give respect to youth and women. We Congress workers will not tolerate this. Bihar will not accept this. You will see the result of this, we will not remain silent.

#WATCH Delhi: After Congress CEC meeting on Bihar polls, party workers express their resentment.

A worker says, “…It was said that those people who will be on the screening committee, those who will have their online application will be given tickets. But a few leaders like… pic.twitter.com/xJnLTWdjt4

— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025

Rahul Gandhi was not present in the meeting
The meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) of Congress regarding Bihar Assembly elections lasted for about three hours. According to sources, the party has formed a sub-committee to select the candidates, whose meeting will be held tomorrow at 9 am. In today’s meeting, Congress discussed 15 to 18 seats, whereas in the last CEC meeting, the final decision was taken on 25 seats. There are still 22 seats left to be discussed. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was present in the meeting, while Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi joined through video conferencing as both are not in Delhi. The names of the candidates were considered in the meeting.

Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said, “Today we attended the second CEC meeting. Everyone expressed their views openly. We discussed all the seats. In this 2-3 hour meeting, we can say that the candidates were discussed in the areas which are part of the Congress Party.