Overview
- The BJP’s first slate replaces Nandkishore Yadav in Patna Sahib with government lawyer Ratnesh Kushwaha, who argued the Patna High Court case that led to a stay on an AI video about the prime minister’s mother.
- Party selections emphasize caste and regional balance with a mix of new and returning faces, reflecting an effort to consolidate core strongholds.
- Allies have been restive since the NDA formula allotted 101 seats each to JDU and BJP, 29 to LJP (Ramvilas), and 6 each to HAM and RLM.
- RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha voiced displeasure, saying “Nothing is well in NDA,” after late-night talks with senior BJP leaders were reported as inconclusive.
- RJD confirmed Osama Shahab as its Raghunathpur nominee as Bihar heads to polls on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.