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Mahagathbandhan's Poster Puzzle: Why Tejashwi Solo Spot Fuels NDA Jibes

The Mahagathbandhan alliance is attempting to present a united front with a joint press conference after internal disputes. However, their unity effort backfired when the conference poster featured only Tejashwi Yadav, excluding Rahul Gandhi and other alliance leaders. NDA leaders immediately seized on this visual snub to question the alliance's cohesion and arithmetic. Both BJP and JD(U) spokespersons launched sharp attacks, suggesting the poster itself signaled the Grand Alliance's impending breakup.

Key Points: NDA Mocks Mahagathbandhan After Tejashwi-Only Press Conference Poster

  • Mahagathbandhan holds joint presser to address seat-sharing doubts amid alliance disputes
  • BJP claims poster shows alliance breakup with only Tejashwi featured
  • JD(U) questions arithmetic of 255 candidates for 243 assembly seats
  • NDA leaders mock Tejashwi-Rahul dynamic as "corrupt princes" meeting
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Mahagathbandhan's joint press meet after infighting draws sharp jibes from NDA leaders

NDA leaders unleash sharp jibes as Mahagathbandhan's joint press conference poster features only Tejashwi Yadav, sparking alliance unity questions amid seat-sharing talks.

"The massive infighting within the Grand Alliance has now become public - Bihar BJP"

Patna, Oct 23

The long spell of dispute and divide that clouded the bonding and bonhomie between two key allies of Mahagathbandhan -- Congress and RJD -- is set to end with all the alliance partners holding a joint presser on Thursday. The presser, which comes on the last day of withdrawal of nominations, has triggered a series of barbs and jibes from NDA leaders.

The Grand Alliance is set to hold a joint press meet in the city and is set to clear the air on all the doubts and apprehensions regarding their seat-sharing arrangement.

However, the poster of the grand alliance has kicked up a fresh row, with the BJP and JD(U) taking potshots over Tejashwi Yadav taking centre stage in the poster. This also marks a deviation from the alliance's campaign blitz as both Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav jointly helmed the 16-day-long Vote Adhikaar Yatra, seeking to galvanise voters against the Nitish-led dispensation.

Both BJP and JD(U) leaders are taking jibes at Mahagathbandhan's poster mounted at the press conference venue, which only features Tejashwi Yadav and has no mention of Rahul Gandhi or any other alliance party leader.

Posting a photo of the poster on its X handle, Bihar BJP wrote, "The massive infighting within the Grand Alliance has now become public. First, Rahul Gandhi did not accept Tejashwi as his face. Now, Tejashwi has removed Rahul Gandhi from the poster. This poster itself is the announcement of the breakup of the Grand Alliance."

BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok, in a sarcastic critique, said, "The elder Yuvraj will visit Bihar after returning from Colombia, while the younger prince is already here. "Yuvraj", who took money from China, will sit with the "Yuvraj" accused in the Land for Jobs case today. Both corrupt individuals are out on bail, and today, they will discuss Bihar's development."

JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar questioned the crude joke that is being played out in the name of the alliance.

"The total number of assembly seats in Bihar is 243, and the number of Grand Alliance candidates is 255. Only Tejashwi Yadav can understand this arithmetic," he said.

Questioning the poster at the press conference, he said, "There is only a picture of Tejashwi Yadav; where are the pictures of the other constituent party leaders? Why are the leaders of the constituent parties not there?

- IANS

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Priya S
Tejashwi Yadav taking center stage makes sense - he's the one who actually connects with Bihar's youth and understands ground realities. Rahul Gandhi's absence from the poster might be strategic.
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Neeraj Kumar
The BJP's criticism would carry more weight if they addressed actual governance issues instead of focusing on posters. Both alliances need to talk about development, not just engage in mudslinging.
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Ananya R
As a young voter from Patna, I'm tired of this political circus. 255 candidates for 243 seats? This shows complete lack of coordination. We deserve better leadership! 🙏
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Sarah B
Living in Bihar for 3 years now, I've seen how these alliance dramas affect common people. The focus should be on employment, education, and healthcare - not who's on which poster.
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Vikram M
The Mahagathbandhan's internal issues are showing, but let's not forget BJP's own alliance problems. Nitish Kumar has switched sides multiple times. Pot calling kettle black! 😄

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