Saralnama24 hours after Congress denied him a ticket, Irfan Alam, a close aide of Pappu Yadav, broke down in tears in Purnia. Alam, who left JDU to join Congress before the Lok Sabha elections, was expecting a ticket from Kasba assembly seat. He had played a key role in securing Muslim votes and helping Pappu Yadav gain a lead in Kasba. Despite assurances, Congress chose Afaq Alam for the fourth time. Alam's supporters claim he was sidelined despite his dedication to the party. There are now rumors of Alam contesting as an independent, which could disrupt Congress and Mahagathbandhan's vote bank in Kasba. The video of Alam crying has gone viral on social media. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 13:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 24 hours after Congress denied him a ticket, Irfan Alam, a close aide of Pappu Yadav, broke down in tears in Purnia on 21 Apr 2024
- Alam, who left JDU to join Congress before the Lok Sabha elections, was expecting a ticket from Kasba assembly seat
- He had played a key role in securing Muslim votes and helping Pappu Yadav gain a lead in Kasba