Tue Mar 25 18:22:14 UTC 2025: ## Congress to Contest Bihar Elections Under INDIA Bloc Banner

**New Delhi, [Date]:** The Congress party has officially declared its participation in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections as part of the INDIA alliance, signaling a united front against the BJP-led NDA. The announcement, made following a high-level meeting chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, ends speculation of a rift between the Congress and other alliance partners.

Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar confirmed the decision to the media, stating that the party’s primary goal is to defeat the BJP. While the specifics of seat-sharing within the INDIA Bloc remain to be finalized closer to the election, Kumar emphasized the alliance’s unity in Bihar, a departure from the situation in some other states.

The Chief Ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) will also be decided through consultations among all INDIA Bloc partners, Congress leaders clarified, despite RJD’s earlier projection of Tejashwi Yadav. Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the decision-making process.

Allavaru remained non-committal on the potential inclusion of political strategist Prashant Kishor and offered a supportive stance towards Pappu Yadav, stating that the INDIA Bloc welcomes anyone opposed to the BJP. The meeting included prominent Bihar Congress leaders, suggesting a concerted effort to build a strong opposition in the state. The unified stance of the INDIA Bloc in Bihar is expected to significantly impact the upcoming elections.

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