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Gaighat Ticket Dispute Shakes JDU, Maheshwar Rai Family Joins RJD

Khazavali — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:25:20 +0000

Political heat is rising in Bihar ahead of the Bihar Elections 2025. The Gaighat ticket dispute Bihar Elections 2025 has caused a major storm inside JDU. The party nominated Komal Singh, daughter of MLC Dinesh Singh and MP Veena Devi, for the Gaighat seat. This decision angered senior leader and four-time MLA Maheshwar Rai, who, along with his son Prabhat Kiran, quit JDU and joined RJD.

Maheshwar Rai, a loyal JDU face and 2020 candidate, was preparing his son to contest this time. However, the ticket distribution changed equations. Many believe Komal Singh’s selection reflects Chirag Paswan’s growing influence within alliances. The Rai family’s move to RJD now signals a deeper political realignment before the upcoming Bihar polls.

The Gaighat ticket dispute Bihar Elections 2025 shows how internal rivalries can shift political loyalties and impact state-level strategies.

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Chirag Paswan Loses Gaighat Seat to Komal Singh

Khazavali — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:43:26 +0000

In Bihar’s NDA seat-sharing talks, Chirag Paswan loses Gaighat seat to Komal Singh, creating fresh political drama. Nitish Kumar’s JDU and Chirag’s LJP-R fought over who would nominate Komal Singh from Muzaffarpur’s Gaighat constituency. Initially, Chirag’s party listed the seat under its quota, but Nitish Kumar withdrew it and handed it to Komal Singh, showing JDU’s control over ticket distribution.

Komal Singh belongs to a powerful political family. Her mother, Veena Devi, is an MP from LJP-R, and her father, Dinesh Prasad Singh, is a JDU Legislative Councillor who has repeatedly won local elections. Both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav attended Komal’s wedding, underlining the family’s influence across party lines.

In 2020, Komal Singh contested from Gaighat as an LJP candidate and secured around 37,000 votes, finishing third. The current tussle shows the growing rivalry and seat tension within the NDA ahead of the Bihar polls. This episode highlights how political families and alliances continue to shape Bihar’s power map.

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Bihar NDA Convention Clash in Muzaffarpur

Khazavali — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:45:20 +0000

A Bihar NDA convention clash in Gaighat, Muzaffarpur, turned violent when supporters of Prabhat Kiran and Komal Singh fought over outsider versus local leadership.

As Komal Singh, daughter of MP Veena Devi, arrived on stage, local leaders raised slogans against outsiders. Prabhat Kiran’s supporters opposed her, and chaos broke out. Chairs and tables were thrown, and a flag was hurled at the stage. Rumors of firing created panic, leading to a stampede-like situation.

Police and security struggled to control the ruckus. Many fled the venue, while some workers blocked a JCB carrying flowers. Despite the tension, the stage resumed later, with groups chanting slogans for their leaders.

This Bihar NDA convention clash highlights rising internal rifts, with the outsider vs local issue becoming a major flashpoint ahead of elections.

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