Bihar: Mukesh Sahani calls for united front to defeat NDA

IANS May 23, 2025 220 views

Mukesh Sahani has launched an aggressive electoral campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The VIP Chief is strategically positioning his party to challenge the NDA's dominance by uniting marginalized communities. Sahani's conference in Bhojpur signaled a strong commitment to securing representation for the Nishad community. The INDIA Bloc is now preparing for a comprehensive electoral battle, targeting key backward and underrepresented voter segments.

"If our people unite, no one can stop us" - Mukesh Sahani, VIP Chief
Patna, May 22: The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) held its Bhojpur district workers' conference at the district headquarters in Ara on Thursday, where party workers gathered in large numbers and unanimously resolved to ensure the victory of the INDIA Bloc in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Key Points

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Sahani targets 40 MLA seats for VIP

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INDIA Bloc seeks to defeat NDA in Bihar

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Nishad community demands reservations

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Strategic electoral consolidation underway

VIP Chief and former Bihar minister Mukesh Sahni, addressing the enthusiastic crowd, emphasised the importance of forming a government that represents the marginalised and the poor.

“When we have our own government, we won’t have to struggle for our rights and entitlements,” said Sahani, urging workers to rally behind candidates who represent their community and interests.

Highlighting the long-standing demand for reservations for the Nishad community, Sahani pointed out that while states across India have granted reservations, the Bihar government has lagged behind.

He strongly criticised the BJP, accusing it of buying four VIP MLAs after his party supported Nitish Kumar for the Chief Minister’s post in a previous alliance.

“I had taken a pledge to make 40 MLAs. That time has come now. If our people unite, no one can stop us,” Sahani declared, reinforcing his commitment to empowering the Nishad community.

Sahani issued a clarion call to VIP workers, especially in constituencies where the INDIA Bloc lacks representation, to prepare for the electoral battle and work tirelessly to defeat the NDA.

“The destination is near. Let’s ensure that the next government belongs to us – a government that will solve our problems without delay,” he concluded.

The conference marks a significant moment in VIP’s election campaign strategy and signals intensifying efforts by the INDIA Bloc partners to consolidate support among backward and marginalised communities ahead of the October-November 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

The INDIA Bloc comprises six parties, and the RJD is the biggest alliance partner. Besides RJD, Congress, CPI-ML, CPI, CPI (M) and VIP are the other constituent parties of the INDIA Bloc.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Sahani's speech shows how caste politics still dominates Bihar. While reservations are important, I wish leaders would also talk about development, jobs and education. When will we move beyond identity politics? 🤔
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Priya M.
As someone from the Nishad community, I appreciate Sahani raising our issues. But I'm skeptical about political promises - we've heard this before every election. Action speaks louder than words!
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Amit S.
The INDIA bloc seems to be gaining momentum in Bihar. But with so many parties involved, won't there be infighting later? United front now is good, but what about stable governance later?
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Sunita R.
Sahani's accusation about BJP buying MLAs is serious. If true, it shows how dirty politics has become. But all parties do this - just look at how Nitish keeps changing sides! 🙄
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Vikram J.
Bihar needs development, not more caste-based politics. While reservations have their place, we need leaders who can bring industries and create jobs for all communities together.
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Neha T.
Interesting to see smaller parties like VIP getting space in Bihar politics. Hope this means more representation for marginalized groups, but they must deliver on promises after elections too!
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Karan P.
The '40 MLAs' target shows VIP's ambition. But in Bihar's complex politics, smaller parties often get squeezed between RJD and BJP. Hope they don't become just another pawn in the game.

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