Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll defeat: Who ditched Congress - its own MLAs or INDIA bloc allies?

Congress suffered a significant Rajya Sabha election defeat in Jharkhand, losing a seat despite having the required MLA support.

The NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, highlighting alleged cross-voting and a breakdown in coordination among INDIA bloc allies.

This setback follows similar electoral challenges for the Congress in Bihar and Himachal Pradesh. ...