A Dalit MLA to steer Bihar: Why the Congress picked Rajesh Kumar

The Dalit communities, which represent round 16 per cent of Bihar’s inhabitants, have traditionally been cautious of Yadav dominance inside the RJD. By strengthening its Dalit management, the Congress positions itself as a substitute inside the INDIA bloc for Dalit voters, guaranteeing that the coalition stays electorally viable in a post-poll situation.

With a Dalit chief on the helm, the Congress is anticipated to demand a better share of seats within the upcoming Bihar elections. The get together had beforehand contested 70 seats within the final state polls; it’s prone to push for the same, if not bigger, allocation this time.

By consolidating Dalit votes, the Congress provides on bargaining energy inside the alliance, making it a key participant in Bihar’s evolving political panorama.