Bihar, India : As the forthcoming legislative assembly elections in Bihar approach, the Indian National Congress is gearing up for an official campaign launch following the observance of Chhath Puja (October 27). The party is also confronting internal tensions over alleged unfair ticket distribution, raising concerns ahead of its electoral push.
What’s Going On:
- The Congress intends to kick off its major election outreach after Chhath Puja, signalling readiness to engage voters across constituencies.
- Allegations of preference in ticket allocation within the party are circulating, potentially unsettling the cohesion of its state-level campaign machinery.
- Vote-share dynamics and the broader “Mahagathbandhan” (grand alliance) calculations are adding pressure on party leadership to deliver both unity and a competitive slate.
Electoral Context & Implications:
- Bihar’s political landscape is highly competitive, with multiple parties vying for influence; internal discord can weaken operational effectiveness.
- The ticket distribution controversy could impact morale among local leaders and volunteers, which in turn may affect voter mobilisation on the ground.
- For voters: expect a period of increased political activity – rallies, candidate announcements, outreach drives – and possible pre-election volatility in alliances or ticket revisions.
