Akhilesh Prasad Singh Removed as Bihar Congress Chief, Party Signals Solo Battle in Elections
Patna: JP News. In a significant political shake-up, the Congress has removed Akhilesh Prasad Singh from the post of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) president and appointed Rajesh Kumar as his replacement with immediate effect. The decision comes amid growing speculation that the party may go solo in the upcoming elections, distancing itself from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
The move is being seen as a direct impact of Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar’s ongoing ‘padyatra’ in Bihar. Both Kanhaiya Kumar and Akhilesh Prasad Singh belong to the influential Bhumihar community, but their political alignments differ. While Akhilesh Singh is known to be close to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Kanhaiya has been emerging as a strong Congress face in Bihar.
Political analysts believe that this development indicates Congress’s willingness to carve out its own space in Bihar’s political landscape, rather than playing second fiddle to RJD. By replacing Akhilesh Singh, the party has sent a strong message about its intent to reposition itself ahead of the elections.
The Congress leadership has not officially confirmed whether it will contest the elections independently, but the latest reshuffle suggests a growing rift within the Mahagathbandhan. If Congress indeed decides to fight alone, it could significantly alter the electoral equations in the state, especially in seats where the party traditionally relied on the RJD’s support base.
The coming days will be crucial in determining the party’s final strategy, but for now, the removal of Akhilesh Prasad Singh signals a major shift in Bihar’s political dynamics.
