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Following a disappointing performance in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, a blame game has erupted within the Mahagathbandhan, Bihar’s opposition alliance. Congress leaders are publicly criticizing their partnership with the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal), claiming the alliance hurt their electoral prospects due to the RJD’s past reputation for “jungle raj” and perceived alienation of upper-caste voters. The RJD is retaliating, dismissing Congress as a “spent force” and asserting that Congress only won any votes through the alliance. Despite the public spat, both parties have agreed to a show of unity by naming Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) as their leader in the upcoming assembly session, which the ruling BJP views as a fractured allaince.

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Mahagathbandhan Alliance Fractures After Bihar Election Loss: Congress and RJD Trade Barbs

Patna, Bihar – November 30, 2025 – The Mahagathbandhan, Bihar’s opposition alliance, is teetering on the brink of collapse as a bitter blame game ensues following their defeat in the recent Assembly elections. Internal tensions have spilled into the public sphere, with leaders from the Congress party openly criticizing their partnership with the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal).

Congress leaders, speaking after a review meeting in Delhi, cited the RJD’s baggage of “jungle raj” – a term used to describe alleged lawlessness during the RJD’s past rule – as a significant factor in their poor showing. They also suggested the alliance alienated upper-caste voters who have historically supported Congress but have since shifted allegiance to the BJP.

The RJD has responded with fury. State RJD president Mangani Lal Mandal dismissed the Congress as a “spent force” and claimed any votes the Congress received were solely due to the RJD’s influence. He accused the Congress of making “unreasonable demands” during seat-sharing negotiations.

“If the Congress wants to go it alone, it should do so by all means. It will get to know its worth,” Mandal stated.

The BJP, which retained power in the state, is relishing the disarray within the opposition ranks. BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain asserted that the alliance lacked ideological cohesion and was destined to fail.

Despite the public animosity, the Mahagathbandhan presented a facade of unity by unanimously naming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as their leader ahead of the assembly’s inaugural session on Monday. However, analysts believe the underlying tensions are too deep to ignore, and the future of the alliance remains uncertain. The meeting was not attended by all members of the alliance.

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