The Rajya Sabha election in Bihar turned into a flashpoint for Congress internal rifts, with MLA Manoj Biswas openly admitting he skipped voting at the behest of party bosses. This bold move has ignited a firestorm in state politics, exposing fault lines within the grand old party.
Speaking candidly, Biswas stated that the leadership’s explicit orders guided their boycott. ‘RJD didn’t bother consulting our top brass before announcing their pick, who was miles away from our ideological stance,’ he said. Despite the abstention, Biswas reaffirmed his solid commitment to Congress principles.
Fellow abstaining MLAs backed this narrative, pointing fingers at top directives. The incident has fueled accusations of caste politics infiltrating Congress ranks, where forward-backward divides are allegedly steering decisions.
Delving deeper, Biswas questioned the candidate choice: ‘Our voter base in Bihar—minorities and OBCs—expects alignment with our ethos, but this nominee offered none.’ Insider details emerged of a sudden pivot from a proposed Dalit contender to an inexperienced businessman in under half a day.
The state chief had reportedly given MLAs free rein on voting, per Biswas. As fallout ripples through Bihar’s opposition alliances, the episode underscores vulnerabilities in Congress-RJD ties, potentially reshaping electoral strategies moving forward.