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VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani on Bihar Defeat: Why Blame Game Hurts Democracy

Mukesh Sahani believes the entire Mahagathbandhan alliance should share responsibility for their Bihar election loss. He specifically criticized the practice of blaming individuals for collective defeats. The VIP chief accused the NDA of winning through cash transfers to women voters just before polls. Sahani described this money-driven mandate as dangerous for democracy's future.

Key Points: Mukesh Sahani Says All Mahagathbandhan Leaders Responsible for Bihar Loss

  • VIP chief calls for collective responsibility among all alliance leaders for election defeat
  • Sahani criticizes targeting single individuals amid RJD family controversy
  • Claims NDA won through Rs 10,000 cash transfers to women voters
  • Warns money-driven mandates are dangerous for democratic processes
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'All leaders of alliance should take responsibility': VIP chief Mukesh Sahani on Bihar election defeat

VIP chief Mukesh Sahani calls for collective responsibility in Mahagathbandhan's Bihar election defeat, criticizes NDA's cash transfer strategy as "dangerous for democracy."

"Mistakes are everyone's, defeats are everyone's, and if there is a victory, it is everyone's victory, including the people's. One person is not to blame. - Mukesh Sahani"

Patna, Nov 17

Mukesh Sahani, chief of the Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP), on Monday said that the entire Mahagathbandhan must accept responsibility for its heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, adding that it is unfair to single out any one individual for the loss.

His comments came amid the controversy triggered by allegations from Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who claimed her brother Tejashwi Yadav blamed her for the alliance's poor performance, prompting her decision to quit politics and "disown" her family.

Speaking to reporters, Sahani said, "It is a family matter, and we do not know the full details. Often, when there is a defeat, the blame is put on one person, but I don't think that is right. Everyone should take responsibility for the loss; all leaders of the alliance should do so."

He also responded to remarks by former Congress Bihar chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who had stated that RJD MP Sanjay Yadav and Congress leader Krishna Alavaru "will have to explain the reasons behind the poor performance of the alliance".

"His concern has become that he is not part of that system anymore. That is why he is making these allegations against others, which are not true. If anyone makes allegations, they should first examine themselves. Mistakes are everyone's, defeats are everyone's, and if there is a victory, it is everyone's victory, including the people's. One person is not to blame," the VIP chief said.

Commenting on the NDA's sweeping win, he said that it was only because Rs 10,000 were transferred to the accounts of the women, just days ahead of the polls.

"In elections, there are only two outcomes: victory or defeat. Naturally, the Mahagathbandhan did not get the success it should have, while the NDA did. We congratulate the NDA and its top leadership," he said.

"But they have not received a genuine mandate; they have received a mandate driven by money, which is dangerous for democracy. In Rs 10,000, one can form a government in Bihar. This is very unfortunate. Earlier, the powerful people used to give money to voters to win the elections, which was illegal, but now the same thing is being done by finding a loophole and making it legal. Because of this, the women's votes went to NDA, and that is why they won," added Sahani, whose party failed to open an account in the Assembly elections.

- IANS

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Priya S
I disagree with Sahani's claim about ₹10,000 transfers. As a woman from Bihar, I voted for development, not money. This is disrespectful to women voters who made an informed choice. The Mahagathbandhan needs better policies, not excuses.
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Arjun K
The family drama in RJD is embarrassing for Bihar politics. Sahani is correct that this internal fighting is damaging the opposition. United they stand, divided they fall! 🤦‍♂️
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from Sahani. When his own party didn't win any seats, maybe he should focus on rebuilding VIP instead of commenting on others. The opposition needs fresh faces and ideas, not the same old rhetoric.
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Meera T
Finally someone speaking sense! The entire alliance failed to connect with voters. Instead of blaming Rohini Acharya or anyone else, they should analyze why people rejected them. Development matters more than family politics. 💯
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Vikram M
Sahani makes valid points about collective responsibility, but his party's zero performance shows he's part of the problem too. The opposition needs complete overhaul, not just reshuffling the same leaders.

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