Tensions within the Mahagathbandhan, an alliance of RJD, Congress, and other parties, have intensified as seat-sharing disputes persist on 12 constituencies just ahead of the nomination withdrawal deadline for the Bihar Assembly elections. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot arrived in Patna to hold talks with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, aiming to resolve the disagreements and maintain unity among alliance partners. Advertisement

Downplaying the discord, Ashok Gehlot remarked, "Bihar has 243 seats; there could be friendly fights on 5–10 seats, but there is no issue." Leaders are planning a joint press conference to demonstrate unity, while negotiations on a common manifesto continue.

Both Congress and RJD are working to coordinate their final candidate lists for the first-phase

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