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Congress’s Role in Bihar Legislative Council Elections Under Scrutiny
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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The upcoming Bihar legislative council polls have sparked debate over whether the Congress party can continue its alliance strategy with the RJD.
The Bihar Legislative Council election, scheduled for early June, will see 27 seats contested across the state, including seats elected by local bodies, teachers and graduates. The council, the upper house of the state legislature, plays a crucial role in reviewing legislation and can influence the government's agenda.
Since the 2020 assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress have been allies in the Mahagathbandhan, helping the coalition secure a majority in the lower house. However, internal assessments within Congress suggest growing unease about its dependence on the RJD for electoral victories.
Political analysts note that Congress is evaluating whether to field independent candidates in select constituencies or to negotiate a more balanced seat-sharing formula. The outcome of the council polls could signal the party's future positioning in Bihar’s power equations.
If Congress performs poorly, it may be compelled to rethink its alliance strategy ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, while a strong showing could reinforce its bargaining power within the Mahagathbandhan.
Since the 2020 assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress have been allies in the Mahagathbandhan, helping the coalition secure a majority in the lower house. However, internal assessments within Congress suggest growing unease about its dependence on the RJD for electoral victories.
Political analysts note that Congress is evaluating whether to field independent candidates in select constituencies or to negotiate a more balanced seat-sharing formula. The outcome of the council polls could signal the party's future positioning in Bihar’s power equations.
If Congress performs poorly, it may be compelled to rethink its alliance strategy ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, while a strong showing could reinforce its bargaining power within the Mahagathbandhan.