Bihar Result “Unbelievable for Us,” Says Congress After NDA Achieves 90% Strike Rate in Historic Win

The remarks came after a review meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge at Kharge’s Delhi residence. The leadership assessed the party’s performance and the larger implications of the BJP-led alliance’s emphatic win.

Congress Records Second-Worst Performance Since 2010

The Bihar verdict marked a difficult moment for the Congress. The party contested 61 seats but managed to win only six, translating to a 10% strike rate — its second-worst performance in the state since 2010, when it had secured just four seats.

Party insiders described the results as a wake-up call, noting that the electoral climate in Bihar had shifted significantly in favour of the NDA, which ran a campaign heavily focused on development, stability, and governance.

NDA’s Record-Breaking Strike Rate

The NDA’s 90% strike rate has become the headline of the election, with observers noting that such dominance has rarely been seen in state-level contests. The BJP, which spearheaded the alliance’s campaign, delivered one of its strongest performances in the region, further cementing its status as the leading force in Bihar politics.

Congress leaders admitted that the scale of the NDA victory had surpassed all internal projections and public surveys.

High-Level Review Underway

Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge marks the beginning of the Congress’ post-poll introspection. Party sources say leadership will evaluate candidate selection, campaign strategy, coalition dynamics, and ground-level organisational gaps that may have contributed to the setback.

Congress leaders stated that the party will “listen, learn, and reorganise,” even as critics inside and outside the party point to the need for structural reforms.

Political Landscape Shifts in Bihar

With its recently concluded mandate, the NDA has consolidated its position, pushing the Congress and other opposition parties to reassess their strategies. The results have also highlighted the widening gap between national and regional parties in key states.

As Bihar prepares for a new political chapter under the NDA’s dominance, the Congress faces the challenge of rebuilding its base in a state where it once held considerable influence.