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Two Independent Winners of Bihar MLC Elections Join BJP
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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Two independent candidates who secured seats in the Bihar Legislative Council have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, following their victory in the recent polls. One of them had previously rebelled against his former party.
The Bihar Legislative Council elections held on 15 March 2024 saw two independent candidates secure seats, marking a notable shift in the state's political landscape.
Both independents, who campaigned on local development issues, managed to outpoll candidates from major parties in their respective constituencies.
Following their victories, the candidates announced their decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the party expressing enthusiasm for their inclusion and highlighting the alignment of their agendas.
One of the independents had previously rebelled against his former party, a move that had attracted media attention and now adds a layer of intrigue to his switch to the BJP.
Both independents, who campaigned on local development issues, managed to outpoll candidates from major parties in their respective constituencies.
Following their victories, the candidates announced their decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the party expressing enthusiasm for their inclusion and highlighting the alignment of their agendas.
One of the independents had previously rebelled against his former party, a move that had attracted media attention and now adds a layer of intrigue to his switch to the BJP.