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Bihar Congress Erupts With Protests as Women’s Wing Chief Quits After Poll Rout

Central leaders pledge a review following accusations over ticket distribution.

Overview

  • Party workers staged demonstrations in Patna targeting state chief Rajesh Ram and Bihar in‑charge Krishna Allavaru with banners reading “Ticket Chor, Gaddi Chhod.”
  • State women’s wing president Sarwat Jahan Fatema resigned, citing denial of a ticket and saying only about eight percent of Congress nominees were women.
  • Dissident leaders held a sit‑in at the Sadaqat Ashram office after receiving show‑cause notices and accused the leadership of “selling” tickets, as Independent MP Pappu Yadav’s attempt to calm them was rebuffed.
  • The party initiated disciplinary action against 43 leaders for alleged anti‑party activity, warning of possible expulsion for up to six years if they do not respond.
  • Congress won 6 of 61 seats it contested, down from 19 in 2020, as the NDA took 202 of 243 seats statewide; Rahul Gandhi called the election “unfair” and Mallikarjun Kharge promised a post‑mortem.