new delhi, patnaOctober 17, 2025 07:12 PM (IST)
Date first revealed: October 17, 2025 6:15 PM IST
Amidst the chaos surrounding the Mahagathbandhan, the Congress managed to win three seats that its allies had contested 5 years in the past. This got here regardless of the celebration, beneath strain from its ally RJD, on Friday not fielding the chief who hosted an August rally the place there have been offensive feedback towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and as a substitute giving tickets to candidates from its alliance companions.
Three of the 49 seats introduced have been Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district, the place RJD’s Sunil Kumar misplaced to BJP’s Dr Sunil Kumar by a margin of 15,102 votes. In Patna’s Kumhlal, RJD’s Dharmendra Kumar misplaced to BJP’s Arun Kumar Sinha by a margin of 26,463 votes. In Bakkhlala (Begusarai district) seat, CPI’s Awadesh Kumar Rai misplaced to BJP’s Surendra Mehata by a margin of 484 votes. Nonetheless, the CPI eliminated Rai from the seat, leading to a “pleasant struggle”. The Congress, which has thus far nominated a complete of 49 candidates, goals to contest in at the least 60-61 constituencies, whereas the RJD has no intention of giving greater than 54-55 seats.
