Political Developments

The BJP has warned party members contesting the Bihar Legislative Council elections against its official candidates to withdraw their nominations. The development highlights questions about internal discipline, candidate selection and competition within political organisations

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate MLC constituency, despite JDU fielding Neeraj Kumar from the seat.

Bihar Congress has appointed Ajay Kumar Paswan as the new head of its Media and Publicity Department, replacing Rajesh Rathod, who is contesting the Tirhut Teachers’ MLC seat as an independent candidate.

Samrat Choudhary’s appointment as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister has changed the leadership balance within the NDA, while the JD(U) remains part of the ruling coalition.

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly opposed party nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduate MLC contest and backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh.

JD(U) leader Ram Bachan Rai has taken charge as Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council after BJP leader Awadhesh Narain Singh resigned, reinforcing the BJP-JD(U) power-sharing arrangement in Bihar. The leadership change comes amid continuing political activity over electoral rolls, governance and upcoming Legislative Council contests.