Political analyst Yashwant Deshmukh has delivered a sharp critique of the RJD-Congress alliance's disappointing performance in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, highlighting multiple strategic failures that led to their embarrassing defeat against the NDA coalition.
Key Factors Behind Mahagathbandhan's Electoral Collapse
According to Deshmukh's analysis published on November 14, 2025, the Mahagathbandhan suffered from critical organizational weaknesses and poor booth management that severely undermined their election prospects. The alliance demonstrated significant internal distrust among partner parties, creating coordination gaps that the NDA effectively exploited.
The psephologist emphasized that the opposition combine failed to present a unified messaging strategy to voters, resulting in a confused campaign that lacked clear direction. This communication breakdown prevented the alliance from effectively countering the NDA's well-orchestrated narrative across Bihar's diverse constituencies.
Leadership Crisis and Strategic Missteps
Deshmukh pointed to a crucial leadership miscalculation where the alliance sidelined key political figures including Misa Bharti and Priyanka Gandhi. This decision significantly weakened the public perception of the Mahagathbandhan's leadership strength and organizational depth.
Meanwhile, the NDA demonstrated remarkable political agility with tightly coordinated strategies and swift adjustments to changing ground realities. The ruling coalition's focused women-centric outreach programs particularly resonated with female voters, helping the NDA dominate the electoral narrative throughout the campaign period.
NDA's Winning Formula
The NDA's victory was built on several strategic advantages that the opposition failed to match. Their campaign exhibited superior organizational discipline, effective resource allocation, and consistent messaging that connected with voters across demographic segments.
Deshmukh noted that the RJD-Congress combine completely failed to read the ground mood and voter sentiment, allowing the NDA to seize a decisive advantage across the state. This fundamental disconnect with electorate concerns proved costly for the opposition alliance.
The political expert's analysis concludes that the NDA's comprehensive approach to election management, combined with the opposition's internal disarray, created the perfect conditions for a decisive victory that has reshaped Bihar's political landscape.
