Patna, Nov 17 (IANS) As the NDA intensifies preparations for the swearing-in ceremony in Patna, a sudden political development late Monday night sparked speculation.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and JDU Working President Sanjay Jha unexpectedly left for Delhi on a chartered flight.

Sources indicate that both senior JDU leaders were summoned to Delhi by the BJP high command.

Their sudden departure has triggered questions about whether any last-minute hurdles have emerged in the formation of the new government.

However, neither Lalan Singh nor Sanjay Jha commented when questioned by media personnel at Patna Airport.

Meanwhile, government formation efforts in Bihar are moving rapidly. The NDA legislature party meeting will be held on November 19, during which the a

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