The Congress on Thursday described the recent political developments in Bihar as a “leadership coup” and betrayal of the people’s mandate, intensifying its criticism of the changing political dynamics in the state. Congress general secretary and communications chief Jairam Ramesh stated that the party had repeatedly warned about such a scenario during the election campaign.
In a post on X, Ramesh blamed what he called “G2” for engineering a regime change. He wrote, “What the Indian National Congress had been saying often during the Bihar election campaign has now come to pass. A leadership coup and regime change orchestrated by G2 has taken place. It is, in many ways, a huge betrayal of the mandate of the people.”
Though Ramesh did not clarify the meaning of “G2,” his comments come amid political upheaval in Bihar, fuelled by reports that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wishes to seek election to the Rajya Sabha, sparking speculation about future state leadership. This situation reportedly reveals tensions between the ruling allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (United).
The Congress, part of the opposition alliance in Bihar, has frequently criticised opportunistic political realignments that ignore voter verdicts, arguing that such moves weaken democratic principles and coalition mandates. Bihar’s political landscape has experienced numerous coalition changes over the past decade, with parties shifting allegiances between the National Democratic Alliance and opposition groups, reshaping the government and provoking strong reactions from rival factions.