Bihar Election 2025: The poll-bound state of Bihar is witnessing rising political tension as the opposition alliance Mahagathbandhan faces internal disputes over seat sharing. The coalition, which includes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress, has failed to reach a consensus ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. As a result, both parties have fielded candidates in several overlapping constituencies, leading to what they call a ‘friendly fight’ — a term that has raised more questions than clarity.
The Mahagathbandhan is composed of the Congress, RJD, CPI, CPI(ML), and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). They are going head-to-head with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), the Bharatiya Janata Party (