INDIA alliance leaders hold press briefing in Patna Bihar election 2025
The INDIA Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) held a significant press conference in Bihar ahead of the 2025 Assembly Elections. Key leaders from RJD, Congress, CPI, and other Left parties came together to showcase unity and declare their intention to contest all 243 assembly seats jointly. Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a central figure, with strong backing from alliance members, though a formal CM face is yet to be announced. The alliance criticised the BJP-led government for its handling of unemployment, inflation, and poor governance, promising a development-focused alternative rooted in social justice, youth empowerment, and women's welfare.
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