Mumtaz Patel Criticizes Congress After Bihar Mahagathbandhan Defeat
Mumtaz Patel, daughter of the late Ahmed Patel, expressed her frustration with Congress following the party’s defeat in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections. She called for a reality check within the party after the Mahagathbandhan faced a significant loss.
Bihar Assembly Election Results
In the recent Bihar assembly elections, the Mahagathbandhan, which included Congress and RJD, suffered a dramatic setback. As votes were counted, early results showed Congress and its allies leading in only 30 out of the 243 seats. In contrast, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was leading in 180 seats and had secured 22 victories by 5 PM on the election day.
Mumtaz Patel’s Criticism of Congress
- Mumtaz Patel criticized the party’s leaders, urging them to recognize their failures.
- She questioned how long loyal party workers must wait for success.
- Patel emphasized that the party needed to stop the blame game and look within for solutions.
On social media platform X, she stated, “No excuses, no blame game, no introspection. It’s time to accept reality.” She lamented that dedicated workers have continually faced disappointment while a few connected leaders maintain control. Patel warned that those responsible for the failures would continue to be rewarded within the party.
Responses from Other Leaders
In light of the disappointing results, Priyanka Chaturvedi, a leader from Shiv Sena (UBT), shared advice directed at opposition leaders. She highlighted the importance of engaging with women voters, who significantly increased their turnout in the elections, surpassing men by 8.8 percentage points.
Chaturvedi’s message echoed the need for the opposition to include women’s perspectives in their strategies, indicating a shift towards more inclusive political dialogue.
The results from the Bihar assembly elections have sparked a broader discussion on the future direction of Congress and the need for internal reforms to reconnect with grassroots supporters.
