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Bankipur By-election: RJD Candidate's Past Congress Ties Raise Questions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Jul 2026, 07:46 PM
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate announced for the Bankipur Assembly by-election previously joined the party at the last minute from Congress. Despite a loss in the previous election, she remained with the RJD.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has declared its candidate for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election. This candidate has a notable history of switching allegiances, having joined the RJD from the Congress party just before the previous election.
Despite her eventual loss in the last electoral contest, the candidate chose to continue her association with the RJD, demonstrating a commitment to the party. Her past association with the Congress and her subsequent decision to remain with the RJD are now subjects of discussion as the new by-election approaches.
Despite her eventual loss in the last electoral contest, the candidate chose to continue her association with the RJD, demonstrating a commitment to the party. Her past association with the Congress and her subsequent decision to remain with the RJD are now subjects of discussion as the new by-election approaches.