“Friendly fight” is a euphemism. The real status of the relationship within a coalition that engages in a friendly fight even in a few seats is one of irreconcilable differences

xElections are held to choose a winner. Ipso facto, there are no “friendly fights” in elections. Not even among partners within the same coalition of political parties, as the Lok Janshakti Party’s Chirag Paswan correctly pointed out.

“Friendly fight” is a euphemism. The real status of the relationship within a coalition that engages in a friendly fight even in a few seats is one of irreconcilable differences. It is an announcement that despite the estrangement, the parties are still willing to continue as partners to maintain a façade of fragile unity.

To maintain the brand of the Mahagathbandhan, essentially a

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