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.

Challenging the ruling NDA is the Mahagathbandhan coalition. The Rashtriya Janata Dal, Indian National Congress, Vikassheel Insaan Party, and various Left parties are mobilizing their efforts to unseat the current government. The RJD has put forward 143 candidates, following a lack of consensus on seat sharing within the alliance, which has also led to friendly contests in at least 20 seats. Adding another dimension to the election is Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement, which has declared its intention to contest all 243 seats independently. Notably, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, which secured five seats in the previous election, plans to contest numerous constituencies this time, raising concerns about potential polarization in Muslim-majority areas. The election promises a dynamic and closely watched contest for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha.