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The BJP has come under scrutiny after newly elected Independent MLCs Bansidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj announced their support for the party. Jan Suraaj, RJD and Congress leaders have demanded action under the anti-defection law, while the BJP and the two legislators maintain that extending support does not amount to formally joining the party. The controversy has also raised questions about political coordination within the NDA in Bihar.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav met senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal at his Delhi residence on Monday night. According to sources, the discussion concerned legal representation in the land-for-jobs case. The meeting comes as proceedings in the case continue before a Delhi court.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over their allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a BJP gathering in Bhagalpur during the party's “Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao” campaign, Nabin defended the revision process and accused Opposition parties of spreading misinformation. The Opposition, meanwhile, continues to raise concerns about electoral transparency and voter-list irregularities.

Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha has expressed concern after Independent MLCs Bansidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj extended support to the BJP following their victories in the Legislative Council elections. Both legislators had defeated JD(U)-backed candidates. The development has exposed tensions within the BJP-JD(U) alliance, with questions also emerging over election coordination and the anti-defection controversy.

The political rift between Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh and the Janata Dal (United) has intensified after the party expelled him and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action followed Singh's support for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh against the JD(U)'s official nominee in the Legislative Council elections. Separately, the Supreme Court cancelled Singh's bail in the Dularchand Yadav murder case and directed him to surrender by December 1, 2026.

The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Mokama MLA Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case. The court has directed him to surrender by December 1 and asked Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.

Two newly elected Independent members of the Bihar Legislative Council have joined the BJP. The RJD has objected to the move and says their membership should be cancelled under the anti-defection law.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has asked the Centre to protect the state's water needs in discussions on the Ganga water-sharing and Farakka agreements. The demand has brought Bihar's interests into a wider discussion about river-water sharing.

The Janata Dal (United) has scheduled a meeting on November 5 to review its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections. Party leaders have also indicated that action may be taken against members accused of working against official candidates.

Choosing an election candidate is an important decision for every political party. The candidate represents the party before voters and becomes the public face of its campaign in a constituency.

Politics does not happen only in Patna or during Assembly elections. Panchayat and municipal elections give people a direct role in choosing representatives for their local areas.

The Bihar Legislative Assembly is more than a place where laws are passed. It gives elected representatives a platform to question the government, discuss public problems and demand answers from different departments.