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Aditya Jha Announces Nomination to Challenge BJP’s Sarvesh Kumar in Darbhanga Vidhan Parishad Seat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM
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Disgruntled NDA member Aditya Jha said he will file his nomination on Oct 5 to contest the Darbhanga graduate constituency, criticizing BJP-backed candidate Sarvesh Kumar’s six‑year record.
The Bihar Legislative Council elections have entered a critical phase as candidates file nominations for the Darbhanga graduate constituency. While the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to present a united front, internal disagreements have surfaced.
Aditya Jha, a senior NDA figure who felt sidelined after the BJP declined to back his candidacy, announced on October 5 that he will submit his nomination independently. His decision underscores growing frustration within the alliance over candidate selection.
Jha specifically targeted the BJP‑supported candidate, Sarvesh Kumar, questioning the latter’s performance over the past six years. He argued that Kumar’s track record does not merit continued endorsement and urged voters to consider an alternative.
The move adds a new dimension to the contest, potentially splitting the NDA vote and reshaping the dynamics of the Darbhanga council seat ahead of the final tally.
Aditya Jha, a senior NDA figure who felt sidelined after the BJP declined to back his candidacy, announced on October 5 that he will submit his nomination independently. His decision underscores growing frustration within the alliance over candidate selection.
Jha specifically targeted the BJP‑supported candidate, Sarvesh Kumar, questioning the latter’s performance over the past six years. He argued that Kumar’s track record does not merit continued endorsement and urged voters to consider an alternative.
The move adds a new dimension to the contest, potentially splitting the NDA vote and reshaping the dynamics of the Darbhanga council seat ahead of the final tally.