Bihar’s Political Moment and the Silence Within the INDIA Alliance_#Electionnama2

The reports evolving from Bihar election, towards growing unease within the INDIA alliance. What was envisioned as a broad-based front to counter the BJP’s dominance now appears fragmented and uncertain, at least in its public perception. From a distance, one observes a worrying absence of cohesion and purpose among the alliance partners.

Most conspicuous is the near-complete silence of Rahul Gandhi. His absence from Bihar’s political developments raises uncomfortable questions. Why has he not intervened at a time when confusion and mixed messaging threaten to erode the credibility of the alliance? Some reports from the field may be exaggerated, others may carry a kernel of truth, but what remains undeniable is that this is a critical juncture for the opposition.

The Congress party risks repeating a historical mistake if it fails to respond with political pragmatism. The reality in Bihar is clear, only the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, commands both social depth and political momentum. This is not the moment for internal contestations, ego battles, or the settling of scores. The Congress, with its weakened organizational base and limited cadre presence in Bihar, cannot afford to assert symbolic leadership at the cost of alliance stability.

If the INDIA alliance is to project itself as a credible national alternative, it must act with collective discipline and strategic humility. A coherent plan and shared vision must replace the current ambiguity. The Congress should extend unequivocal support to the RJD to lead the alliance in Bihar. The cost of hesitation could be not only electoral defeat but also the further erosion of public faith in the very idea of opposition unity.