Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Congress-RJD Alliance Faces Tension After Bihar Defeat
After losing the Bihar elections, some Congress leaders are upset with their alliance with the RJD.
They say the alliance hurt Congress's chances and made them lose supporters.
The RJD, however, believes the alliance is important to fight parties like the BJP and has helped Congress win seats.
Congress leaders are arguing about whether to continue the alliance or go independent.
The RJD says Congress should decide, but some Congress members think they should not criticize their ally publicly.
The debate continues about what is best for Congress's future in Bihar.
Congress leaders claim the alliance with RJD harmed their electoral prospects in Bihar.
The RJD argues the alliance is crucial to counter parties like the BJP and has helped Congress secure seats.
Congress won only 6 seats out of 61 contested in the 2024 Bihar elections.
The RJD's seat count dropped from 75 in 2020 to 25 in 2024.
Some Congress leaders suggest the party should chart an independent course to revive its strength in Bihar.
- Who
- Congress and RJD leaders in Bihar
- What
- Tension over the Congress-RJD alliance after Bihar election defeat
- When
- After the November 2024 Bihar Assembly elections
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Disagreements over the impact of the alliance on Congress's electoral prospects and future strategy
Congress
RJD
Alliance Impact
Congress
The alliance with RJD has harmed Congress's prospects, alienating traditional supporters and failing to broaden its vote base.
RJD
The alliance is crucial to counter forces like the BJP and has been instrumental in securing seats for Congress.
Future of Alliance
Congress
Congress should chart an independent course to revive its strength in Bihar.
RJD
The Congress leadership should decide the future of the alliance, and it remains a natural and necessary partnership.
- Congress Seats in Bihar 2024
- 6 out of 61 contested
- RJD Seats in Bihar 2024
- 25 out of 143 contested
- NDA Seats in Bihar 2024
- 202 out of 243
- Congress Seats in 1990
- 71
- Congress CLP Leader
- Shakeel Ahmad Khan
- RJD Spokesperson
- Mrityunjay Tiwari
Sources
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