RJD–Congress Rift Widens After Bihar Election Defeat: Alliance Faces Uncertainty
The fallout of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results has pushed the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) into deeper turmoil, with the RJD and Congress now engaged in a public blame game after their defeat. What began as internal frustration has now turned into a full-blown confrontation, raising questions about the future of the opposition bloc in the state.
Background
Tensions escalated after the Congress’s review meeting in Delhi, where the party reportedly blamed the RJD for the alliance’s poor performance. On Saturday, the rift widened when RJD state president Mangani Lal Mandal openly questioned the Congress’s political relevance within the Grand Alliance. Mandal argued that Congress won seats only due to RJD’s support, asserting that the party would “know its real strength” if it decided to go solo.
He referenced the 2020 election, recalling that Congress contested 70 seats and won 19 — which he claimed was solely because of the RJD’s backing. His remarks immediately triggered political speculation about a possible split.
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Congress leaders strongly countered Mandal’s statements. A senior leader asked, “If Congress is so weak, why does RJD keep us in the alliance?” They argued that Mandal should have addressed concerns internally with Tejashwi Yadav — the chairman of the GA coordination committee — instead of attacking the party publicly.
In the 2025 elections, Congress contested 61 seats and won only six. On more than ten seats, it faced “friendly fights” from alliance partners, further weakening its position and reducing its vote share.
Meanwhile, RJD has called an urgent meeting of its MLAs at Tejashwi Yadav’s residence. The meeting is expected to determine the opposition’s strategy for the upcoming legislative session and address rising concerns about alliance stability.
What’s Next
With both parties exchanging sharp words, political circles in Bihar are now debating whether the RJD–Congress partnership is heading towards a formal split. Any breakup could dramatically alter the state’s opposition landscape ahead of future political battles.
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The deepening cracks between the RJD and Congress highlight a critical moment for Bihar’s opposition. Alliances thrive on coordination and trust — both of which appear strained after the election setback. While political disagreements are expected after a defeat, public confrontation weakens the credibility of the bloc and strengthens the ruling side’s narrative. The upcoming meeting at Tejashwi Yadav’s residence may determine whether the alliance can recalibrate or whether a split is inevitable. For Bihar’s voters, the unfolding tensions mark yet another chapter in the state’s fluid political landscape, where alliances shift as quickly as electoral fortunes.