In the Bihar Rajya Sabha Election, three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA stayed away from voting. Their absence reduced the total votes of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, making it difficult to reach the required number.

Reports suggest that these MLAs were either absent without clear explanation or did not attend due to internal issues. This created confusion within the alliance and weakened its position during the tight contest.

Because of this, the NDA gained a clear advantage and managed to win all five seats in Bihar. The opposition failed to gather enough support despite backing from other parties.

The incident has now raised questions about coordination and unity within the Congress-RJD alliance ahead of future elections.

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In the Bihar Rajya Sabha Election, three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA stayed away from voting. Their absence reduced the total votes of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, making it difficult to reach the required number.

Reports suggest that these MLAs were either absent without clear explanation or did not attend due to internal issues. This created confusion within the alliance and weakened its position during the tight contest.

Because of this, the NDA gained a clear advantage and managed to win all five seats in Bihar. The opposition failed to gather enough support despite backing from other parties.

The incident has now raised questions about coordination and unity within the Congress-RJD alliance ahead of future elections.

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The missing MLAs included three from Congress and one from RJD. Their absence came at a crucial time when the opposition needed every vote to stay competitive in the tight contest for the fifth Rajya Sabha seat.

Leaders tried to contact the absent MLAs, but they remained unreachable throughout the day. This unexpected move reduced the alliance’s vote count and weakened its position against the NDA.

Meanwhile, the NDA maintained full attendance and cast all its votes. The absence of these MLAs ultimately tilted the balance in favor of the ruling alliance in the election.

The incident has triggered political tension, with questions rising over internal coordination and possible cross-voting within the opposition camp.

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During the Bihar Rajya Sabha Election, reports first suggested that three Congress MLAs might skip the voting. Later, the Mahagathbandhan alliance said that 39 MLAs had already reached the assembly. However, Congress legislators Surendra Prasad and Manoj Biswas had still not arrived at the time.

Congress MLA Kamarul Hoda responded to the situation and said the missing MLAs were likely on their way. He added that they might have changed their phone numbers because people were disturbing them. He insisted that all MLAs remain united and will vote.

Hoda also expressed confidence that the alliance candidate AD Singh will win the seat. Meanwhile, other leaders said they remain fully confident about victory in the election.

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After the meeting, Akhtarul Iman said the discussion was positive and gave “good signals.” He said AIMIM would inform party chief Asaduddin Owaisi about the meeting before taking any final decision.

The meeting lasted for more than 30 minutes. Leaders mainly discussed the Rajya Sabha election numbers in Bihar. They also spoke about working together to support weaker and marginalized communities.

In the Bihar Assembly, the opposition alliance has around 35 MLAs. A candidate needs 41 votes to win a Rajya Sabha seat. AIMIM’s MLAs could play an important role in helping the RJD candidate secure victory.

A final decision on support is expected after AIMIM leadership reviews the discussion.

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Reports say Owaisi’s Big Condition for Tejashwi is clear. AIMIM wants entry into the Mahagathbandhan alliance before supporting the RJD candidate. The party has five MLAs in the Bihar Assembly. Their support can influence the result.

AIMIM leaders warned RJD leaders about their stand. They said the party may skip voting if RJD ignores their demand. This move could hurt the opposition alliance in the election.

Bihar will elect five Rajya Sabha members this month. The NDA alliance looks strong and may win four seats easily. The fifth seat remains a tough fight.

RJD still needs support from several MLAs. Because of this demand from AIMIM, the political equation remains uncertain.

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Gupta is part of the Mahagathbandhan alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav. With the Rajya Sabha elections approaching, the alliance needs extra votes to secure a seat. Political observers say support from All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLAs could play a key role in the final outcome.

After returning from Hyderabad, Gupta said he discussed political issues with Owaisi but did not reveal details about seat sharing or voting plans. The silence has increased curiosity within political circles.

Leaders from rival parties are closely watching developments, as the final numbers may decide whether the opposition gains strength or faces setbacks in the upcoming polls.

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The party led by Asaduddin Owaisi announced that it will contest one of the five seats from Bihar in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Political observers say the numbers clearly favor the NDA for four seats, but the fifth seat could see a tight contest.

AIMIM leaders urged like-minded parties to support their nominee. They claim their presence will strengthen minority representation in Parliament.

The move may change the vote calculations in the Assembly. Analysts believe cross-voting or strategic alliances could decide the final outcome.

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Reacting to the results, Jan Suraaj national president Uday Singh congratulated the NDA but attributed his party’s poor performance to widespread public fear of an RJD comeback. Singh said that although Jan Suraaj campaigned on issues, voters hesitated to support them, fearing it would indirectly benefit RJD. He added that Jan Suraaj will continue to act as a strong opposition outside the Assembly.

Singh further stated that founder Prashant Kishor’s entry into the electoral fray could have worsened their losses, prompting the party to refrain from fielding him. Admitting they failed to fully connect with voters, he pledged to strengthen public outreach and strategy in the coming years.

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In a post on X, the RJD stated, “Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey. Ups and downs are inevitable. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory. The Rashtriya Janata Dal is the party of the poor and will continue to raise their voice.”

This election marked RJD’s second worst performance in 15 years, the lowest being the 2010 polls where it secured only 22 seats. Its Mahagathbandhan allies also fared poorly—Congress won six seats, CPI(ML) Liberation two, CPI(M) one, while VIP and CPI failed to open their account. The alliance collectively managed just 34 seats.

Meanwhile, the NDA registered a sweeping victory with over 200 seats. The BJP won 89 seats, JDU 85, while LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM added to the alliance’s strong mandate.

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