Overview
- Both Rahul Raj (Saran Teachers) and Banshidhar Brajwasi (Tirhut Graduates) formally joined the BJP after meeting Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a move reported on Saturday.
- Each had been elected as an independent after defeating JD(U) nominees, converting those council seats from independent status to party‑affiliated positions.
- Rahul Raj said he rejoined the BJP because of party loyalty and cited a rule that an independent MLC becomes the party’s authorised candidate if they take membership within 15 days of the election.
- JD(U) nominee Anand Pushkar publicly accused some BJP leaders of failing to support alliance candidates during the polls, highlighting open tensions inside the Bihar NDA.
- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has sought disqualification of the two MLCs under the Tenth Schedule, raising the prospect of legal challenges that could affect council arithmetic and future seat negotiations.