Patna’s political circles are buzzing after senior Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui tendered his resignation from the party, citing personal reasons. JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar wasted no time in firing sharp barbs at the Congress, attributing the latest defection to the party’s unholy alliances with corrupt elements.
Speaking exclusively to reporters, Kumar remarked that the internal discord within Congress, as evident from statements by Siddiqui and Shakeel Ahmad, stems directly from political bargains struck under the guise of upholding democratic values. ‘These deals with tainted individuals are now backfiring spectacularly,’ he asserted.
Kumar painted a grim picture of Congress’s sinking ship, where leaders loyal only to the Gandhi family feel secure, while others drift away. Siddiqui’s resignation letter to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized ‘unavoidable circumstances’ and unfulfilled objectives that drew him to the party initially, without pointing fingers at any specific office-bearer.
The JD(U) leader didn’t spare the RJD either, mocking their executive committee meeting in a hotel as unnecessary when they could convene at home. He highlighted their sprawling 89,000 sq ft property on Circlear Road, questioning the need for external venues amid internal family dominance. Kumar predicted RJD’s prolonged absence from Bihar’s political scene, referencing the mishandling of Rohini Acharya’s case.
On Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Election Commission, Kumar accused Congress of selective outrage—praising the EC in victories but blaming it for defeats. This latest episode underscores deepening rifts in Bihar’s opposition camp, with JD(U) positioning itself as a staunch critic of Congress’s crumbling edifice.