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.