Vanchit Blames Congress for Mumbai Election Loss, Alleges Factionalism & Voter Neglect

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News18•18-01-2026, 21:40
Vanchit Blames Congress for Mumbai Election Loss, Alleges Factionalism & Voter Neglect
- •Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) spokesperson Siddharth Mokale criticized Congress for their poor performance in Mumbai municipal elections.
- •Mokale stated Congress failed to retain minority voters and control internal factionalism, leading to VBA's loss of 'rightful seats'.
- •VBA claims it upheld alliance dharma, benefiting Congress candidates, but did not receive similar support in return.
- •Allegations include Congress leaders ignoring warnings about Muslim voters drifting away and internal support for rival candidates.
- •Mokale also raised suspicions about vote counting in Aurangabad, claiming manipulation led to VBA candidates' defeat.
Why It Matters: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi attributes its Mumbai election losses to Congress's internal issues and neglect of minority voters.
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