Rahul Gandhi Strategizes Future: Bihar Congress Reels from Defeat

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss the political scene in Bihar, given the recent electoral loss. Conversations with party members pointed to factors such as an NDA scheme, internal disputes, and late ticket distribution as reasons for the defeat.

In the wake of a significant electoral defeat in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a crucial meeting with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The discussions, unfolding at Kharge's residence, aimed at dissecting the reasons behind the party's setback.

During the meeting, Gandhi and Kharge met with a cohort of Bihar's party leaders, including Krishna Allavaru, the state in-charge, and state party chief Rajesh Ram. The objective was to gain a clear understanding of what went wrong during the elections.

Insights from candidates revealed several factors contributing to the party's poor performance, such as the NDA's Rs 10,000 incentive scheme for women, internal discord and delayed distribution of tickets.

(With inputs from agencies.)