The Bihar Assembly election delivered a historic victory to the BJP-led NDA, which secured 200 of 243 seats, leaving the opposition INDIA bloc with just 35.
Congress, reduced to six seats, faced one of its worst performances in over a decade.
Rahul Gandhi, reacting to the rout, thanked voters who supported the Mahagathbandhan but alleged the contest was “not fair from the very beginning.” He vowed a deeper review of the results and renewed efforts to safeguard democracy and the Constitution.
मैं बिहार के उन करोड़ों मतदाताओं का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं, जिन्होंने महागठबंधन पर अपना विश्वास जताया।
बिहार का यह परिणाम वाकई चौंकाने वाला है। हम एक ऐसे चुनाव में जीत हासिल नहीं कर सके, जो शुरू से ही निष्पक्ष नहीं था।
यह लड़ाई संविधान और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा की है। कांग्रेस…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 14, 2025
Other Congress leaders voiced sharp criticism: Shashi Tharoor called the outcome “seriously disappointing,” Jairam Ramesh alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale,” and Priyank Kharge insisted the verdict was “not the people’s mandate.” Mumtaz Patel highlighted internal flaws, warning against concentrated decision-making, while Shakeel Ahmad pointed to ticket irregularities and AIMIM’s surprising gains.
The verdict has triggered intense introspection within Congress, with calls for accountability, restructuring, and stronger opposition strategies.
