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Bihar Politics Heats Up: Two Independent MLCs Join BJP, RJD Alleges 'Mandate Theft'
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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A political controversy has erupted in Bihar after two independent Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), Bansidhar Brajwasi and Dr. Rahul Raj, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The political landscape in Bihar has seen a significant development with the induction of two independent Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
MLCs Bansi Dhar Brajwasi and Dr. Rahul Raj, who were elected as independent candidates in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, have now joined the ruling BJP. This move has triggered a strong reaction from opposition parties.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha has sharply criticized the development, alleging that the mandate of the people has been stolen. The switch is expected to further intensify political discourse in the state.
MLCs Bansi Dhar Brajwasi and Dr. Rahul Raj, who were elected as independent candidates in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, have now joined the ruling BJP. This move has triggered a strong reaction from opposition parties.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha has sharply criticized the development, alleging that the mandate of the people has been stolen. The switch is expected to further intensify political discourse in the state.