The Bihar Grand Alliance is all set for the Assembly elections, but some internal seat clashes remain. The key phrase Bihar Grand Alliance reflects the coalition’s internal contest. Despite finalizing the CM face, disagreements over 11 seats continue. The Bihar Grand Alliance partners—RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), VIP, and IIP—could not withdraw nominations on time, leading to friendly fights among allies.
The RJD and Congress will face each other on five seats, Congress and CPI(ML) on four, RJD and VIP on one, and Congress and IIP on one. Congress has the highest overlap with nine contesting seats against allies. CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya called it a minor issue, saying such overlaps are part of strategy. On Thursday, Congress withdrew from Warisaliganj and VIP from Babu Barhi, ending friendly contests on two seats.
These contests show that while the Bihar Grand Alliance stands united, minor internal rivalries remain.
