NDA’s Rajya Sabha Win Triggers Rift in Bihar Mahagathbandhan; RJD Targets Congress

The NDA’s victory in the Bihar Rajya Sabha elections has sparked fresh political turmoil within the opposition Mahagathbandhan, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) openly blaming the Indian National Congress for the setback. RJD leaders have expressed anger over the absence of key Congress MLAs during voting, calling it a major factor behind the defeat. Congress MLA Manoj Vishwas, however, claimed his absence was on the instructions of the Bihar Congress leadership, citing disagreements over RJD’s candidate selection. Meanwhile, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of poaching opposition MLAs in Bihar and Odisha to influence the Rajya Sabha polls. Several opposition parties have echoed similar concerns, alleging that the BJP is undermining democratic values through “horse-trading.” The political blame game has intensified cracks within the opposition alliance, raising questions over unity ahead of upcoming elections.