NEW DELHI: Congress workers in Bihar were seen in tears on Saturday as they met the party’s state president, Rajesh Ram, who suffered a heavy defeat in Kutumba. Video from the Congress office showed distraught cadres consoling Ram, who lost the seat to HAMS candidate Lalan Ram by more than 21,000 votes.In Kutumba, the final count told the story plainly. Lalan Ram secured 84,727 votes, defeating Rajesh Ram, who managed 63,202. The Congress state president’s defeat became emblematic of a wider collapse for the party across the state, where it won only six of the 61 seats it contested, its second-worst performance in Bihar since 2010. The mood inside the party quickly turned grim, with senior leaders rushing into emergency meetings in Delhi to understand what went wrong.While the Congress and its allies blamed the outcome on what they called a compromised election process, including the hurried Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, critics dismissed their concerns. K C Venugopal said the result was “unbelievable” and claimed the Election Commission had acted in a “one-sided” and non-transparent manner. The party alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale,” an accusation echoed by the Shiv Sena (UBT), which called the election a “scam”.The BJP and its partners, meanwhile, celebrated the sweeping mandate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opposition was blaming EVMs and the Election Commission because they could not explain their defeat to their own workers. NDA leaders argued that the mandate was an endorsement of governance and the SIR, saying fake voters had finally been removed from the rolls.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal CommunitiesCDS General Anil Chauhan Highlights Inter-Service Jointness And Integration In Op SindoorEAM Jaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov To Hold Talks In Moscow On Nov 17 Ahead Of Putin’s India TripAir Marshal AK Bharti Reveals Why India Ended Operation Sindoor After Achieving Its Core ObjectiveWTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Lauds India’s Trade Strategy, Calls For Multilateral LeadershipPakistan Rejects Taliban Narrative And Says Rising Terror From Afghan Soil Can No Longer Be IgnoredNDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look Back at ‘Sushasan Babu’s’ JourneyPiyush Goyal Says India Ready For WTO Leadership, Rejects Reform Agendas Pushed By Developed NationsJ&K Police Confirm 9 Killed in Nowgam Blast After Explosives Recovered From Faridabad Blows Up123Photostories6 easy and science-backed snacks that fight colon cancerMold Toxicity: How to recognize its symptoms that appear like a common cold7 phrases parents can say instead of ‘No’ to kidsExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari reacts to his eviction, calls Farrhana Bhatt ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’, and comments on Amaal Mallik’s image being ‘white-washed’Animal protein vs plant protein: Which is best for meeting the body’s nutritional needs?10 phrases parents should never tell a childHow to grow juicy beetroot in pots for a blooming balcony gardenAkshaye Khanna, Annu Kapoor to Swara Bhasker: How online frauds tricked these Bollywood celebrities out of lakhsHow to rewear your wedding lehenga this wedding seasonThe ideal bedtime routine order for school-age kids123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCarey Price WifeArjun TendulkarGiannis AntetokounmpoDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthZack RyderAidan HutchinsonNHL Trade RumorWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin
NEW DELHI: Congress workers in Bihar were seen in tears on Saturday as they met the party’s state president, Rajesh Ram, who suffered a heavy defeat in Kutumba. Video from the Congress office showed distraught cadres consoling Ram, who lost the seat to HAMS candidate Lalan Ram by more than 21,000 votes.In Kutumba, the final count told the story plainly. Lalan Ram secured 84,727 votes, defeating Rajesh Ram, who managed 63,202. The Congress state president’s defeat became emblematic of a wider collapse for the party across the state, where it won only six of the 61 seats it contested, its second-worst performance in Bihar since 2010. The mood inside the party quickly turned grim, with senior leaders rushing into emergency meetings in Delhi to understand what went wrong.While the Congress and its allies blamed the outcome on what they called a compromised election process, including the hurried Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, critics dismissed their concerns. K C Venugopal said the result was “unbelievable” and claimed the Election Commission had acted in a “one-sided” and non-transparent manner. The party alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale,” an accusation echoed by the Shiv Sena (UBT), which called the election a “scam”.The BJP and its partners, meanwhile, celebrated the sweeping mandate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opposition was blaming EVMs and the Election Commission because they could not explain their defeat to their own workers. NDA leaders argued that the mandate was an endorsement of governance and the SIR, saying fake voters had finally been removed from the rolls.
