Bihar Grand Alliance Crumbles? Congress Distances from RJD, Shakeel Ahmed Khan's Bold Statement
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News18•08-01-2026, 14:29
Bihar Grand Alliance Crumbles? Congress Distances from RJD, Shakeel Ahmed Khan's Bold Statement
- •Bihar Congress signals intent to break away from RJD, seeking an independent path in state politics.
- •Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan stated that staying with RJD has continuously harmed the party's identity and strength.
- •A meeting in Delhi with Congress high command saw 60 potential candidates and district presidents advocate for contesting elections alone.
- •Khan emphasized that Congress, as a national party, needs to clarify its political line and cannot rely on "crutches" like RJD.
- •The move sparks intense political speculation on Congress's future strategy and the fate of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar.
Why It Matters: Congress in Bihar is set to go solo, citing harm from RJD alliance and need for independent growth.
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