SaralnamaWhat began as a seat-sharing issue with RJD has now escalated into an open war within the Bihar Congress. On in Patna, party leaders held a press conference attacking the state leadership. They accused top officials of unfair ticket distribution and alleged money changed hands for seats. Congress spokesperson Anand Madhab resigned from his post, criticizing the party's approach. Sitting MLA Chhatrapati Yadav lost his ticket, sparking further discontent. Leaders blamed Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru for threatening state officials. The party also faced backlash for giving tickets to new entrants over long-time members. With nomination deadlines approaching and no seat deal with RJD in sight, the Congress faces an uphill battle in Bihar. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 20:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- What began as a seat-sharing issue with RJD has now escalated into an open war within the Bihar Congress
- On 13 Apr 2024 in Patna, party leaders held a press conference attacking the state leadership
- They accused top officials of unfair ticket distribution and alleged money changed hands for seats