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Bihar Council Polls: RLM MLAs Back Independent, Kushwaha Denies NDA Split
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:38 PM
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RLM MLAs in Bihar have aligned with an independent candidate against the JD(U) nominee in council polls, while Ram Govind Kushwaha denies any rebellion against the NDA alliance.
Political dynamics in Bihar have shifted ahead of the council polls, with MLAs from the Rashtriya Lok Manch (RLM) choosing to support an independent candidate. This move places them in direct opposition to the candidate fielded by the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).
The decision by RLM legislators has raised questions about the stability of the ruling alliance in the state. By backing an independent, the MLAs have effectively created a third front in the upcoming elections, deviating from the standard party lines of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
In response to the emerging political friction, RLM leader Ram Govind Kushwaha has issued a statement denying any intent to rebel against the NDA. He clarified that the support for the independent candidate is a strategic decision and not an act of disloyalty to the broader alliance.
The situation highlights the complex power equations within Bihar's political landscape, where internal party dynamics often influence electoral outcomes. Observers are now watching how the JD(U) and other NDA partners will react to this development in the lead-up to the polls.
The decision by RLM legislators has raised questions about the stability of the ruling alliance in the state. By backing an independent, the MLAs have effectively created a third front in the upcoming elections, deviating from the standard party lines of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
In response to the emerging political friction, RLM leader Ram Govind Kushwaha has issued a statement denying any intent to rebel against the NDA. He clarified that the support for the independent candidate is a strategic decision and not an act of disloyalty to the broader alliance.
The situation highlights the complex power equations within Bihar's political landscape, where internal party dynamics often influence electoral outcomes. Observers are now watching how the JD(U) and other NDA partners will react to this development in the lead-up to the polls.