The Congress party’s dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly elections has once again raised questions about its organisational strength, political relevance, and leadership crisis. With the NDA securing a sweeping victory and the Prime Minister openly predicting another possible split in the party, Congress faces an existential moment that demands urgent introspection.

In his victory speech following the Bihar elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi predicted that the Congress party might split again, given the NDA’s landslide victory. He criticised the Congress for transforming into a communist-Maoist entity, noting that it has been losing election after election in the Lok Sabha and in Assembly polls-and that it lacks any positive political direction.

The Prime Minister’s criticism of the Congress is not surprising. He often targets the party whenever an opportunity arises. Congress leaders have failed to recognise the changing social dynamics in Bihar and other regions. They have lost support from their traditional voter base, including upper castes, Dalits, and Muslims, yet have made no meaningful attempt to win these groups back.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the party has polled fewer votes than the NDA in six Assembly elections held since 2024. This marks a significant........

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