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In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly election, dissent grew within the Mahagathbandhan after sitting Congress MLA and former minister Afaq Alam launched a campaign against his own party after being denied a ticket from the Kasbah seat, making serious allegations against Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru, and CLP leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan of allegedly demanding money in exchange for election tickets.

Alleging that the senior leadership of the Bihar Congress was extorting money for tickets, Alam demanded an investigation by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The name of former MP Pappu Yadav has also been mentioned in the unfolding controversy.

A three-time MLA from the Kasbah constituency, Alam claimed that his ticket was cut because

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