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Bihar Alliance Crisis: Why Friendly Fights Threaten Grand Alliance's Election Hopes

The Grand Alliance is heading for internal clashes as seat-sharing talks remain unresolved. Multiple constituencies will see RJD and Congress candidates competing against each other. Even alliance partners like JMM have decided to go solo in several seats. With nomination deadlines approaching, the opposition bloc faces potential vote-splitting across key constituencies.

Key Points: Bihar Grand Alliance Seat Sharing Dispute Sparks Friendly Fights

  • RJD and Congress candidates clash directly in Lalganj constituency
  • Kutumba sees Congress state president facing RJD's Suresh Paswan
  • Sikandra constituency remains deadlocked between alliance partners
  • Warsaliganj features Anita Devi versus Satish Kumar Singh contest
  • JMM decides to contest alone in six Bihar constituencies
  • Congress announces 54 candidates while CPI(ML) fields 20 nominees
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Bihar: Friendly fight likely on multiple seats as grand alliance's poll pact dispute remains unresolved 

RJD and Congress face off in multiple constituencies as Grand Alliance fails to finalize seat-sharing pact ahead of Bihar Assembly elections starting November 6.

"There are about 10 seats where consensus evades the constituents of the Grand Alliance - Alliance Insiders"

Patna, Oct 19

Having failed to hammer out the seat-sharing pact for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the main Opposition Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) looks headed for a friendly fight in multiple constituencies.

The Opposition bloc, comprising Congress, RJD, CPI, CPI(ML), Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), is yet to formally announce seat-sharing distribution, thereby increasing the possibility of friendly fire in at least eight constituencies.

According to reports, RJD and Congress candidates are set to square off in Lalganj, while in the Kutumba constituency, RJD has fielded Suresh Paswan as its candidate against Congress state president Rajesh Ram.

In Sikandra, RJD and Congress candidates are engaged in a deadlock. In Warsaliganj, RJD has nominated Anita Devi, while Congress has given a ticket to Satish Kumar Singh.

According to alliance insiders' inputs, there are about 10 seats where consensus evades the constituents of the Grand Alliance.

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has also announced its intention to contest the Assembly elections alone, and is focusing on six constituencies.

The nomination process for the first phase of Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on November 6 in 121 Assembly constituencies across 18 districts, ended on Friday.

However, the Grand Alliance failed to finalise seat allocations and didn't announce the seat-sharing arrangements.

The filing of nominations for the second phase of elections has also gained momentum today. With only a few days left for filing nominations, RJD, the most prominent party in the Grand Alliance, has yet to fully reveal its cards on candidates.

Congress has so far named 54 candidates, while CPI(ML) has fielded candidates in 20 seats - one more than the 19 it contested in 2020.

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will be held on November 6, and the second phase on November 11. Counting of votes will take place on November 14.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Lalganj, I'm confused who to vote for now. RJD and Congress both have good candidates here. This friendly fight will only split the anti-BJP vote. Such poor planning from the alliance!
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Ananya R
Maybe this competition will make candidates work harder for our votes. Sometimes too much alliance politics means taking voters for granted. Let the best candidate win! 👍
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Sarah B
Watching from outside, it seems like Indian political alliances are always fragile. The timing is crucial with nominations ending soon. Hope they sort this out for Bihar's development.
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Vikram M
RJD should have been more flexible. They're the bigger party but Congress has its own traditional vote banks. This ego clash will cost them dearly in close constituencies.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how coalition politics works in Indian states. The "friendly fight" concept is unique - candidates from allied parties competing against each other. Democracy in action!
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Kavya N
JMM going solo is another headache for the alliance. In tribal areas, they have strong presence. Without proper coordination, BJP will benefit the most. Wake up, opposition leaders! 🚨

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