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NDA Tensions in Bihar: Three MLAs Back Rebel Candidate Ahead of MLC Polls
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:33 PM
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Political friction has emerged within the NDA alliance in Bihar as three MLAs from Upendra Kushwaha's party have publicly supported a rebel candidate for the upcoming MLC elections.
Political dynamics in Bihar are shifting ahead of the upcoming Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections, with signs of a rift emerging within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The controversy centers on three MLAs belonging to the party led by Upendra Kushwaha, who have reportedly aligned themselves with a rebel candidate.
This move has raised questions about the internal cohesion of the NDA coalition in the state. By supporting a candidate outside the official party line, these legislators have introduced an element of uncertainty into the electoral landscape. The decision is seen as a significant deviation from the standard alliance protocols that have governed Bihar politics in recent years.
The situation is likely to intensify political maneuvering in the days leading up to the polls. Opposition parties and other stakeholders are closely monitoring these developments, as the support of these three MLAs could potentially alter the voting dynamics in the council elections. The NDA leadership is expected to address these allegations to maintain unity among its constituent parties.
This move has raised questions about the internal cohesion of the NDA coalition in the state. By supporting a candidate outside the official party line, these legislators have introduced an element of uncertainty into the electoral landscape. The decision is seen as a significant deviation from the standard alliance protocols that have governed Bihar politics in recent years.
The situation is likely to intensify political maneuvering in the days leading up to the polls. Opposition parties and other stakeholders are closely monitoring these developments, as the support of these three MLAs could potentially alter the voting dynamics in the council elections. The NDA leadership is expected to address these allegations to maintain unity among its constituent parties.