Earlier, Afzal Ali Khan had already received the RJD’s lantern symbol before the seat-sharing deal. Despite Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav’s efforts, Afzal refused to withdraw. Mukesh Sahni, showing political maturity, asked his brother to step down and supported Afzal to keep the NDA from gaining an advantage.

Tejashwi campaigned for Santosh, urging voters not to worry about Afzal’s rebellion. Later, Mukesh announced that this election was not about one MLA but about forming a Grand Alliance government. He appealed to VIP workers to support Afzal’s win, calling it a “big-hearted” move for unity.

This strategic decision by Mukesh Sahni replaces brother Santosh highlights party coordination over personal ambitions, keeping the Grand Alliance’s focus intact in Darbhanga’s complex political scene.

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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.

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This loss follows a similar setback for the NDA. Earlier, the nomination of LJP-R’s Seema Singh from Chhapra’s Madhaura constituency was rejected. Both major alliances have now lost one seat each before the polls began.

Shashi Bhushan Singh, an RJD leader, won the 2020 elections from Sugauli. He received 65,267 votes and defeated VIP’s Ramchandra Sahni by 3,447 votes. At that time, Mukesh Sahni’s VIP was part of the NDA. The present cancellation has changed the picture completely.

Now, both the NDA and the Grand Alliance lose seat in Bihar without a single vote cast. The contest for the remaining seats is expected to be much tougher. This shows how small technical errors can change political plans.

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Santosh Sahni, who is contesting from the Gaurabauram seat for the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), accused officials of corruption and caste bias. He said he would file a case in the High Court. His remarks show growing cracks inside the Grand Alliance.

The fight in Gaurabauram is now between the VIP and the RJD—two partners of the same alliance. This clash exposes the rising mistrust among the allies. Political experts believe such disputes could affect the unity of the opposition in the coming polls.

The Bihar elections 2025 are turning fierce, with leaders trading accusations and alliances showing signs of stress.

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The Mahagathbandhan aims to strengthen its position across Bihar by balancing regional and national parties under one umbrella. This united front hopes to give a strong challenge to the NDA in the upcoming polls.

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After several rounds of discussions, the Grand Alliance, including RJD and Congress, agreed on this formula. RJD leaders Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi assured Sahni of compensation with Rajya Sabha and MLC positions. VIP state president Bal Govind Bind will contest from Bhabua.

Earlier, the alliance talks were delayed as Mukesh Sahni Bihar elections strategy demanded more seats. Intervention by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi helped end the dispute. Sahni will file his nomination on Friday, the last date for the first phase.

In 2020, VIP’s candidate Swarna Singh had won from Gauda Bauram but later joined BJP. This time, BJP fielded Sujit Kumar Singh for the same seat.

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The CPI(ML) rejected RJD’s offer of 19 seats and demanded 30. The VIP party also asked for 30 seats, increasing pressure on Tejashwi Yadav. Party sources say VIP may look for other options if ignored.

The CPI(M) feels the alliance talks are too slow. The CPI(ML) and VIP want more representation. These strong demands have blocked progress. The Bihar seat-sharing crisis now threatens the unity of the Grand Alliance.

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He emphasized that the Grand Alliance is strong and united, with RJD, Congress, and VIP already finalizing many candidates. Campaigning has begun in several regions. Sahni added that even the BJP now accepts that a Grand Alliance government will be formed wherever he stands. Confident and assertive, Sahni believes the final decision lies with the people.

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