Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed that he was not invited to campaign in Bihar, where the party faced a significant setback. He emphasised the need for a detailed examination of the reasons behind the poor performance, including the popular mood, organisational strengths, and messaging. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (Image credits: IANS) NEW DELHI: As the Congress faced a massive setback in the Bihar assembly elections, leading in just two of the 61 seats it contested, party leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said he was not invited to campaign in Bihar, adding that the party would need to study the reasons behind its poor performance.Speaking to reporters after the results, Tharoor said the party has a responsibility to examine in detail the causes of the setback. “Remember, we were not the senior partner in the alliance and the RJD also has to look carefully at its own performance,” he said. ‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar LeadThe party had fought the elections as part of the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan.He added that in a mandate like Bihar’s, it is important to examine the totality of the party’s performance. Election Results 2025Bihar election results: Bihar votes for ‘sushasan’; NDA cruising towards clean sweepBihar election results: Top winners and losersWomen, welfare and the ‘phoenix’ CM: How Nitish-led NDA crushed MGB in Bihar elections“There is, of course, the popular mood. There are questions about the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses. There is a question of messaging. These are issues that will have to be looked at,” Tharoor said, as quoted by PTI.On his personal involvement in the campaign, he said, “I was not there and I was not invited to campaign in Bihar. So I can’t say much from personal experience. Those who were there will certainly study the outcome.”Tharoor’s comments also reflect his consistent call for politics based on principles rather than personality.The Thiruvananthapuram MP, known for making statements that often stir debate within the Congress, recently courted controversy by defending veteran BJP leader LK Advani, saying that Advani’s long career in public life should not be judged by a single episode.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 MediaVideosKerala Teenager Dies in Dubai After Rooftop Fall While Trying To Take Photos of Low-Flying PlanesPakistan’s Costly Lobbying Blitz Won Access To Trump As India Faced The Harshest Tariffs, Claims NYTChilling Terror Attack Masterplan: How Medical Professionals Built A 5-Step Nationwide Bombing PlotBihar Assembly Poll Results: NDA Touches 200-Seat Lead, Congress Intensifies SIR, Vote Chori AttacksFirst-Time Woman Voter in Danapur Explains Why Nitish Kumar Scored Massive Landslide Win in BiharIndia Negotiating Multiple FTAs To Boost Free Flow Of Capital And Trade: Piyush Goyal‘Not Just Congress’: Tharoor Calls Out RJD Amid NDA’s Big Bihar Lead‘Pak Ready For Two-Front War’: Khawaja Asif’s Hollow Threat To India After Islamabad BlastCDS Anil Chauhan Issues Red Line To Defence Industry, Warns Against Delays And OverpromisingWashington Reports Encouraging Momentum As India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward A Year-End Agreement123PhotostoriesHow to grow strawberries in pots in balcony garden during winters11 vegetarian dishes of Bihar you can’t missWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Managing dessert cravings at 70 and beyondNew voices redefining the spirit of Bollywood cinemaWhich Plant You Should Bring Home As Per Your Date of BirthMetabolic doctor reveals top 10 foods to reduce triglycerides naturally7 most colourful frog species in the worldAfter Bihar poll debacle, what’s next for Tejashwi Yadav and a shaken RJD?Diabetes: Lesser-known symptoms women should be careful aboutJubilee Hills bypoll twist: Congress triumphs, Revanth Reddy emerges as Telangana’s tallest leader123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBihar Election CandidatesAlinagar Election ResultKargahar Election ResultPrashant KishorChirag PaswanAssembly Election BiharRaghopur Election ResultMahua Election ResultPune Bridge AccidentAnta Election Result
NEW DELHI: As the Congress faced a massive setback in the Bihar assembly elections, leading in just two of the 61 seats it contested, party leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said he was not invited to campaign in Bihar, adding that the party would need to study the reasons behind its poor performance.Speaking to reporters after the results, Tharoor said the party has a responsibility to examine in detail the causes of the setback. “Remember, we were not the senior partner in the alliance and the RJD also has to look carefully at its own performance,” he said.
The party had fought the elections as part of the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan.He added that in a mandate like Bihar’s, it is important to examine the totality of the party’s performance. “There is, of course, the popular mood. There are questions about the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses. There is a question of messaging. These are issues that will have to be looked at,” Tharoor said, as quoted by PTI.On his personal involvement in the campaign, he said, “I was not there and I was not invited to campaign in Bihar. So I can’t say much from personal experience. Those who were there will certainly study the outcome.”Tharoor’s comments also reflect his consistent call for politics based on principles rather than personality.The Thiruvananthapuram MP, known for making statements that often stir debate within the Congress, recently courted controversy by defending veteran BJP leader LK Advani, saying that Advani’s long career in public life should not be judged by a single episode.
