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Two independents who defeated JD(U) in Bihar MLC polls join BJP, raising NDA strain
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:31 AM
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Two independent winners of Bihar’s recent Legislative Council elections have switched to the BJP, prompting speculation of a rift within the state’s NDA alliance.
Two independent candidates who emerged victorious over the Janata Dal (United) in the latest Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections have formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Their entry into the BJP was announced shortly after the poll results were declared, marking a notable shift in Bihar’s political landscape.
The MLC polls, held earlier this month, saw the JD(U) lose seats it had previously counted on, while the independents secured their wins on a platform of local issues. Their subsequent move to the BJP has been interpreted as an effort to align with the party that leads the state’s ruling coalition.
Political analysts say the defections could signal growing friction within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, where the BJP and JD(U) have traditionally shared power. While no official statement from the JD(U) has been released, party insiders suggest the development may prompt a reassessment of alliance dynamics ahead of upcoming state elections.
The MLC polls, held earlier this month, saw the JD(U) lose seats it had previously counted on, while the independents secured their wins on a platform of local issues. Their subsequent move to the BJP has been interpreted as an effort to align with the party that leads the state’s ruling coalition.
Political analysts say the defections could signal growing friction within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, where the BJP and JD(U) have traditionally shared power. While no official statement from the JD(U) has been released, party insiders suggest the development may prompt a reassessment of alliance dynamics ahead of upcoming state elections.