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Bihar Opposition in Disarray After RJD List Overlaps as JMM Exits Race

Late seat deals plus intra‑alliance contests raise vote‑splitting risks, giving the NDA a perceived edge as withdrawals close on October 23.

Overview

  • The RJD unveiled 143 candidates with Tejashwi Yadav set to contest from Raghopur, while Congress named 61 and Left partners released additional lists.
  • Mahagathbandhan parties collectively filed 253 nominations for 243 seats, reflecting a breakdown in coordination across the alliance.
  • At least 10 constituencies feature partner‑versus‑partner contests, including RJD–Congress overlaps in Vaishali, Narkatiaganj, Sikandara, Kahalgaon and Sultanganj, plus Congress–CPI clashes in Bihar Sharif, Raja Pakar, Bachchwara and Kargahar.
  • The JMM withdrew from the Bihar contest alleging deceit by RJD and Congress, as confusion over allocations surfaced in cases such as Gaura Bauram later clarified for VIP.
  • The NDA locked its seat‑sharing earlier and has begun statewide rallies, while Prashant Kishor alleged BJP pressure led three Jan Suraaj candidates to withdraw; polling is on November 6 and 11 with results on November 14.