Overview
- Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal called reports of leaving the alliance "completely baseless" and said the party intends to strengthen it.
- Congress won 6 of the 61 seats it contested in Bihar, where multiple 'friendly fights' with partners like the RJD split opposition votes.
- The BJP has rebounded since the 2024 general election with state-level wins in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi and Bihar.
- Strains inside the coalition have grown as parties such as the Trinamool Congress press for a more prominent leadership role.
- The alliance faces a unity test in Parliament’s Winter Session and fresh challenges from upcoming contests in West Bengal and Kerala.