INDIA bloc rallies behind Tejashwi to ‘change' Bihar
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Patna: A key meeting of the INDIA bloc was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of its coordination committee head,
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
, at his residence. The meeting discussed ways to win public support, seize power and transform Bihar. Representatives of all INDIA bloc allies, including the
RJD
, Congress, Left parties and Vikassheel Insaan Party, were in attendance.
Sources said discussions focused on the widespread demand for change among the people of Bihar and how the alliance could turn this aspiration into a political reality. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Tejashwi said, "Everyone discussed how the people of the state want change in the govt. We decided to fight for the people of Bihar and bring a change in the state."
He added that responsibilities had been assigned to different members and that discussions covered various aspects of the campaign.
"We have formed a strong team and will fight for bringing about transformation," he said.
RJD national spokesperson Manoj Jha said the alliance's goal was clear. "We will together demonstrate our strength. The main goal is to remove the NDA govt from the seat of power in the state," he said.
The meeting also addressed the sensitive issue of seat sharing. Former state Congress president Madan Mohan Jha told reporters, "Very soon, Tejashwiji will hold one-to-one meetings with party chiefs to settle the seat-sharing issue."
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He said the alliance was united and progressing in the right direction.
Leaders also resolved to launch mass agitations on issues concerning women, youth, unemployment, crime, and corruption. The meeting expressed full support for the nationwide general strike called by central trade unions on July 9.
Heads of key subcommittees, including those on the manifesto, media, social media, campaign strategy and electoral affairs, were also present. This was the fourth INDIA bloc meeting in the past three months, following earlier meetings on April 17, April 24 and May 3.
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