Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Bihar Elections: Congress Faces Scrutiny Amidst Poor Performance
The Congress party had a really bad election in Bihar, worse than ever before.
This is making many people in the party upset and asking questions, especially about their leader, Rahul Gandhi.
Some leaders are unhappy about who was in charge of the party in Bihar and who they let help with the elections, like Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav.
They also feel that leaders who made bad decisions are not being punished, and instead, might even get rewarded.
One party member even said that power is held by a few people who don't understand what's happening on the ground.
Another leader mentioned that even though they were part of an alliance, they lost many of the 'friendly' races they agreed to.
People are wondering why the party keeps losing elections and who is responsible.
The Congress party has experienced a dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, achieving its worst-ever tally in the state.
Internal criticism points to the leadership's handling of the election, including state unit appointments and the involvement of figures like Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav.
Concerns are raised about the lack of accountability for repeated electoral losses over the past 18 months, with allegations of power concentration among disconnected individuals.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are facing criticism for traveling abroad shortly after the campaign period.
The party's performance also affected its alliance partners, with the Mahagathbandhan losing most of the 'friendly contests' the Congress was involved in.
- Who
- The Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Facing criticism and internal questioning following a dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, marking their worst-ever tally in the state.
- When
- Following the Bihar Assembly elections
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- Dismal electoral performance, alleged interference by external figures, internal organizational issues, lack of accountability, and leadership decisions.
Internal Criticism
Official Stance
Leadership Accountability
Internal Criticism
Leaders like Mumtaz Patel and Akhilesh Prasad Singh are calling for accountability, questioning why no one has been held responsible for repeated electoral losses in the last 18 months.
Official Stance
Shashi Tharoor suggests the party will examine results, conduct serious introspection, and look into organizational failures, implying a process of review is underway.
Influence of External Figures
Internal Criticism
Several leaders question the deep involvement of Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav (not a Congress member) in the election process, alleging their influence was approved at Rahul Gandhi's insistence.
Official Stance
The article does not present an explicit counter-argument from the 'high command' regarding the involvement of Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav, but implies this decision was made by leadership.
Gandhi Family's Role
Internal Criticism
Mumtaz Patel criticizes power concentration in the hands of a few disconnected individuals, implying the Gandhi family's close circle.
Official Stance
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are facing criticism for foreign travel immediately after the campaign, and Rahul Gandhi is mentioned as approving the involvement of Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav.
- Party's Performance
- Worst-ever tally in Bihar
- Allied Contests Lost
- 9 out of 11 'friendly contests' with alliance partners
- Recent Electoral Losses
- Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Lok Sabha election
- State Unit Chief Replacement
- Rajesh Ram appointed shortly before elections
- AICC In-charge Appointed
- Krishna Allavaru
