Shweta, a candidate from Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav’s party, was disqualified on Wednesday. The BJP had filed a complaint, arguing she was not a native of Bihar and listed her previous address as Uttar Pradesh. BJP leader Vidyanchal Rai stated that only Bihar natives can contest from Scheduled Caste-reserved seats.

Shweta Suman, however, insists she has lived in Bihar for the last twenty years and called the allegations false. She broke down in front of the media, accusing the BJP of conspiracy. The Grand Alliance now faces an uphill battle, having lost two key seats before polling even begins.

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BJP leaders say Shweta Suman is not a native of Bihar. They claim she belongs to Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar. Only a Bihar resident can contest a reserved seat. The BJP says this rule must be followed strictly.

At a press meeting in Patna, BJP’s Vidyanchal Rai said Shweta listed her address in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh during the 2020 elections. Now, she shows a Bihar address. The BJP sees this as a clear mismatch. The party has filed a written complaint with the state’s Chief Electoral Officer.

Shweta Suman, representing Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is fighting against Sangeeta Devi of BJP. Mohania is a Scheduled Caste reserved seat under the Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency. The Election Commission will soon decide on the complaint.

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