Patna: In its first reaction to the electoral debacle in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has adopted a matured, nuanced approach, rather than making allegations of “Vote Chori” or blaming the Election Commission, as the Congress has done.

The party, which managed to win just 25 seats in the Bihar Assembly this time, as compared to 75 in 2020, posted a restrained message on X that framed the loss as part of a longer political grind. ADVERTISEMENT

“Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey. Ups and downs are inevitable in it. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory. The Rashtriya Janata Dal is the party of the poor. It will continue to raise their voice among the poor,” the RJD posted.

The party seems to have realised that blaming its loss on things such as el

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