Overview

• Tejashwi Yadav is the unanimous choice for Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate and the Rashtriya Janata Dal will lead the alliance if it wins a majority.
• Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar affirmed there is no dispute over leadership within the coalition and noted RJD’s status as the largest partner with the most MLAs.
• The Vikassheel Insaan Party under Mukesh Sahani has joined the Mahagathbandhan, reflecting broader regional support.
• Kanhaiya Kumar warned that the BJP intends to support regional allies only to “swallow” them later and ultimately replace Nitish Kumar.
• The Election Commission of India has yet to announce official dates for the Bihar assembly elections slated for later this year.