Patna, Oct 17 – The Congress party is in deep trouble in Bihar over how it’s handing out ticket nominations for the 2025 Assembly elections.
After revealing 48 candidates, the party has been hit by protests and sharp criticism from within its ranks. Staff writer In‑door footage shows angry workers at the party’s Sadakat Ashram arguing with senior leaders, saying the ticket list looks “sold” and unfair.
The tension reached a breaking point early this week when Bihar Congress‑in‑charge Krishna Allavaru was targeted by hostile party workers at the Patna airport. Allavaru escaped unharmed, but several supporters were harmed. Inside the party, many blame Allavaru for making unilateral decisions without consulting senior members, which critics say could damage the long‑time alliance between Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the Grand Alliance.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar, a senior Katihar leader, has taken to the floor and slammed the ticket process as illogical and unjust. He cited Gajanand Shahi, also known as Munna Shahi, who lost the 2020 Barbigha seat by only 113 votes. “Munna Shahi didn’t lose because of the election outcome – the administration knocked him out. Yet his ticket was cancelled this time,” Anwar said. He also pointed out that candidates who lost the last election by 28,000 to 32,000 votes were re‑named, while strong contenders like Shahi were dropped.
Inside observers say the anger also points at Allavaru’s lack of political experience. Allavaru had previously worked in the corporate sector before being appointed in charge of the state. A senior Congress functionary, speaking on condition of anonymity, warned that “the central leadership is only listening to Allavaru. His mismanagement may cost the party dearly in this election.”
With factionalism deepening and seat‑sharing talks stalled, Congress must pull together quickly if it hopes to stay competitive as campaigning gears up across Bihar.
Source: ianslive
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