The countdown to Bihar’s Rajya Sabha elections on March 16 has intensified, with both NDA and Mahagathbandhan strategizing relentlessly. A key moment unfolded when RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav graced AIMIM Bihar president Akhtarul Iman’s Iftar gathering on Sunday, attended by numerous devotees.
Post-event, Tejashwi told the media, ‘Secular parties are poised to come together against BJP in the Rajya Sabha fight.’ He revealed discussions on securing AIMIM backing, emphasizing collective strength.
In a major boost, Iman declared AIMIM’s five MLAs would cast votes for Mahagathbandhan’s candidate. ‘Our lawmakers will back the RJD-led alliance without any elaborate plans,’ he affirmed.
Bihar sees five vacancies in the Upper House. NDA fields five contenders against RJD’s single nominee. Victory demands 41 assembly votes in the 243-seat house. NDA’s dominant 202 MLAs ensure four wins, leaving the fifth seat vulnerable to opposition maneuvers.
Mahagathbandhan’s 35 legislators rely on external support from AIMIM (5 MLAs) and BSP (1 MLA) for success. This alliance signals deepening opposition coordination.
With numbers tight, every MLA’s vote counts in this high-stakes battle. The Iftar meeting highlights how Ramadan diplomacy is influencing Bihar’s political chessboard, potentially tipping the balance.