Former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmad Resigns from Congress Following Bihar Assembly Elections

Nov 12, 2025 03:05 am CST

Former Union Minister Dr. Shakeel Ahmad has resigned from the Congress party immediately after the Bihar Assembly elections concluded, citing personal differences with party members rather than ideological disagreements. A five-term MLA and MP from a family with deep Congress roots, Ahmad strategically delayed his announcement until after voting to avoid impacting the party's electoral performance. Despite his departure, he affirms continued support for Congress principles and has no plans to join another political organization.