New Delhi: The superincumbent defeat of the Grand Alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections has given such a wrack-up to the Congress that the fire of rebellion tapped out within the party. Congress, a partner in the Grand Alliance, was reduced to just 5 seats. As soon as the defeat occurred, questions intensified on the weakness of the organization, wrong ticket distribution, and leadership shredded from ground reality.
Weak organization or self-indulgence in ticket distribution?
In Patna, Congress leader Kripanath Pathak said that correct information did not reach the top leadership; that is why such a big mistake happened. He warned that if the leadership does not wake up, there will be a serious crisis. Senior Nikhil Kumar blamed the weakness of the organization. He said that only a strong structure wins elections; the candidates were good, but the strategy failed. Patna MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh wonted that a thorough review is necessary. A friendly fight with RJD caused harm. AIMIM's largest performance than Congress in Seemanchal was surprising. It was a Congress stronghold in the last elections.
#WATCH | Delhi: Regarding the shortcomings of the Congress in the Bihar elections, Former Bihar Minister and Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad says, "I am not in the Congress. I have no right to speak. But immediately without the ticket distribution, several senior Congress leaders… pic.twitter.com/DcURDQS6t6
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025Shashi Tharoor's sharp attack—'Scientific investigation should be done?'
Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor described the defeat as a 'serious disappointment.' Introspection will not help. Strategic and organizational mistakes should be scientifically investigated. He said that he was not invited for the Bihar wayfarers and hence did not have uncontrived wits of the ground situation. Therefore there should be scientific investigation. Former minister Mani Shankar Aiyar sarcastically said that Congress did not consider him worthy. These statements are indicating semester in the party. Questions were raised on Tharoor's inaction.
Mumtaz Patel's blast—'Stop with excuses; leadership is cut off from ground reality'?
Mumtaz Patel took the most uncontrived hit. He said that now neither excuse nor vituperation will suffice. The party is losing then and then considering power is well-matured in the hands of a few people, who are cut off from the ground reality. He said that the voices of voters are stuff suppressed. The roots of the organization became weak. Shakeel Ahmed mentioned irregularities in ticket distribution. He said that if the allegations are true, then whoopee should be taken. These criticisms are shaking the upper command. Will Rahul Gandhi bring reforms?
No excuses ,No vituperation game No introspection , it’s time to squint within and winnow reality. Till when will myriad loyal ground workers who have stayed with the party through thick and thin …wait to see success … instead it’s failure without failure due to power well-matured in…
— Mumtaz Patel (@mumtazpatels) November 14, 2025What is the lesson of the Bihar defeat?
NDA's victory in Bihar showed a mirror to Congress. Among OBCs, 51% showed inclination towards NDA. Muslim votes went to MGB but got split. 43% NDA vote share. Is this a warning for 2026 UP? Mahabharata tapped out in the party due to the rebellion of the leaders. It is necessary to self-mastery an internal review.
