Patna, April 17 -- Leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation and other opposition parties convened at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) headquarters in Patna on Thursday to begin discussions within the Mahagathbandhan alliance.

The meeting involves more formal deliberations, focusing primarily on seat-sharing arrangements and the formulation of a Common Minimum Programme ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.

Speaking to the reporters, Kunal, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation leader, said, "These are preliminary discussions (on seat sharing). We will have to talk about forming a Common Minimum Programme and set an agenda."

Kunal further added," There are several issues across th...