In a major blow to smaller parties, Rashtriya Lok Morcha’s top brass Jitendra Nath Thakur and his son Rahul Kumar, along with RJD’s Neelam Parveen and supporters, defected to Congress at Patna’s state headquarters on Tuesday. The high-profile induction ceremony marked a new chapter for Bihar’s opposition landscape.
Leading the welcome were Krishna Allavaru, the provincial overseer, and Rajesh Ram, state chief. Allavaru didn’t hold back, accusing the powers-that-be of surrendering India’s core assets and intelligence to US control. ‘They’re selling off IT, farming—everything—to weaken the nation,’ he charged, painting the rulers as perpetual con artists.
He emphasized widespread discontent among the youth and farmers, positioning Congress as the beacon of hope. The addition of these leaders, he said, fortifies the battle for equity and justice.
State president Rajesh Ram turned the spotlight on Bihar’s Nitish Kumar-led administration, decrying its betrayal of women through debt traps via loans. The NEET aspirant tragedy, he noted, exposes BJP’s complicity as police bully the grieving family into silence. Microfinance firms are squeezing women dry, yet the government watches idly.
Recalling Congress’s legacy with MGNREGA for self-reliance, Ram mocked BJP’s paltry ration schemes as a facade of strength. He extended warm wishes to the fresh recruits, urging a united front for social emancipation.
Thakur, post-induction, hailed Rahul Gandhi’s unwavering crusade against misgovernance. Ready to serve in any capacity, he pledged full commitment. As Bihar gears up for polls, such crossovers could reshape alliances and voter sentiments.