Former Congress Leader Ashok Ram Defects to JDU: A Blow to the Party

The Congress party in Bihar is facing a major challenge as Ashok Ram, a veteran leader and former state president, prepares to join the ruling Janata Dal United (JDU). Ram, who has served as an MLA six times and was a minister in the Rabri Devi cabinet, was a significant figure representing the Dalit community within the Congress. His decision to switch allegiance comes as the state gears up for assembly elections, with political maneuvering intensifying. Reports indicate Ram’s discontent with the Congress’s recent decisions, including leadership changes, played a role in his departure. His exit is seen as a blow to the Congress’s efforts to gain traction, particularly among Dalit voters, as the party attempts to regroup and strategize for the upcoming elections.