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Bihar MLC Elections: India Alliance Fractures, RJD-Congress Clash, Anant Singh's 'Revenge' in JDU
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:10
Bihar MLC Elections: India Alliance Fractures, RJD-Congress Clash, Anant Singh's 'Revenge' in JDU
- •The India alliance in Bihar, known as the Mahagathbandhan, has fractured again ahead of the MLC elections, with RJD and Congress clashing over 4 seats.
- •RJD unilaterally announced candidates for 6 seats without consulting allies, leading to Congress fielding its own candidates for 5 seats, creating direct conflicts.
- •This internal conflict mirrors the 2025 assembly elections where a lack of coordination led to a poor performance for the Mahagathbandhan.
- •Jan Suraj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, is emerging as a significant factor, fielding candidates for all seats and impacting election outcomes.
- •JDU MLA Anant Singh has supported Jan Suraj candidate Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh against NDA-backed JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Patna graduate constituency, citing personal revenge.
Key Questions Answered
The alliance fractured because the RJD unilaterally announced candidates for six seats without consulting its India bloc partners, prompting the Congress to subsequently announce its own candidates for five seats, resulting in a direct clash on four seats.
JDU MLA Anant Singh created a major stir by supporting Jan Suraj candidate Dr. Anuj Kumar Singh against the NDA-backed JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar, stating that he wants to settle personal scores and take revenge.
The NDA smoothly divided all 8 seats equally between the BJP and JDU, with both parties unanimously declaring four candidates each. Meanwhile, Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor has gained immense momentum following a by-election win and fielded candidates across all seats.
