Khan said the Congress has remained a weak partner in the Grand Alliance. He added that major decisions, including seat sharing and campaign planning, usually favor the RJD. This has affected the morale of Congress workers at the ground level.

He pointed out that Congress candidates often contest on difficult seats while the party does not get enough space to grow its organisation. As a result, voters do not see Congress as an independent force in Bihar.

The senior leader also referred to recent election results. He said the poor performance clearly shows the need for introspection. Khan believes Congress must rethink its alliances and focus on rebuilding its base.

His remarks have triggered fresh political debate in Bihar. Some party leaders agree with him, while others feel unity is still necessary to challenge rival parties.

The statement may influence future alliance talks ahead of upcoming elections in the state.

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In the 2020 polls, Congress won 19 seats, but two MLAs switched sides later. Now, 5–6 sitting MLAs are waiting for the green light. Sources say tickets of State President Rajesh Ram and Shakeel Ahmed Khan are confirmed, while Maharajganj MLA Vijay Shankar Dubey’s name remains pending due to internal issues. The RJD is also pushing for Rajapakar and other key seats, delaying final decisions.

The Congress Screening Committee has sent final panels for the remaining constituencies. The party insists on contesting 56 seats, with 50 already agreed upon and 25 candidates finalized. The rest depend on feedback and ally coordination.

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The Pradesh Election Committee will handle candidate selection, campaign planning, and the party’s overall strategy. The panel has 39 members. Key leaders include state unit chief Rajesh Ram, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, and Madan Mohan Jha. Other members are Rajesh Rathore, Motilal Sharma, Anshul Avijit, Qaiser Ali Khan, Ramesh Prasad Yadav, Shashi Ranjan, Subodh Mandal, Fauzia Rana, and Khushboo Kumari.

Along with them, Congress has invited MPs, MLAs, MLCs, AICC secretaries, CWC members from Bihar, and heads of frontal organisations as permanent invitees. This move brings a wider section of leaders into the poll strategy.

The Congress election committee in Bihar also aims to strengthen ties with INDIA bloc allies. With the BJP and NDA already in campaign mode, Congress wants to present itself as united and battle-ready.

As the election nears, the committee’s choices on candidates and messaging will decide how strongly the Congress can fight in Bihar. The party hopes this panel will energise its base and improve its chances in the polls.

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