Grand Alliance Tensions Rise Ahead of Oct 23 Council Polls

The lack of coordination over candidate allocation is prompting senior leaders of the National Democratic Alliance to target the fractured grand alliance. With the council election date set for 23 October, the opposition’s internal discord could become a decisive factor. The election process allows nominations until 6 October, followed by scrutiny on 7 October. Candidates may withdraw by 9 October, and the incumbent councilors’ terms will conclude on 16 November 2026, making the upcoming vote crucial for the alliance’s future in Bihar.