Congress posts worst show in Maharashtra, distant junior partner to JMM in Jharkhand

The Congress party faced significant setbacks in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, raising concerns about its role within the INDIA opposition bloc. Despite the bloc's victory in Jharkhand, the Congress's poor performance, particularly in Maharashtra, weakens its bargaining power. The party's focus on issues like caste census and criticism of Adani-Ambani seemed to fail to resonate with voters.