Congress Leadership Convenes After Bihar Election Setback
Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge held an urgent meeting on November 15, 2025 to analyze the party's disappointing performance in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections. The high-level discussion focused on understanding the reasons behind the party's poor showing and charting a future course of action.
Examining the Election Numbers
According to party sources, the meeting became necessary after the Congress managed to win only six out of the 61 seats it contested in the crucial Bihar polls. This poor performance has raised serious questions about the party's strategy and presence in a state that was once considered part of its traditional stronghold.
The election results have come as a significant blow to the Congress, which had hoped to improve its tally from previous elections. The meeting between Gandhi and Kharge, two of the most powerful figures in the party, indicates the seriousness with which the leadership is treating this electoral setback.
Strategic Review and Future Planning
Sources indicate that the discussion covered multiple aspects of the party's campaign, including:
- Candidate selection and winnability assessment
- Alliance dynamics and seat-sharing arrangements
- Campaign strategy and messaging effectiveness
- Ground-level organization and worker mobilization
The leadership is particularly concerned about the party's inability to make significant gains despite extensive campaigning by senior leaders. Both Gandhi and Kharge had addressed multiple rallies across Bihar in the run-up to the elections, making the poor performance even more disappointing for party workers and supporters.
This meeting is expected to be the first in a series of consultations that the party leadership will hold with state units and alliance partners to rebuild the Congress organization in Bihar. The focus will likely shift to preparing for future electoral battles and strengthening the party's base at the grassroots level.
