National News:The opposition Grand Syndication in Bihar is slipping into serious trouble as Congress and RJD spar over seat-sharing. Fresh reports indicate that RJD has spoken candidates in constituencies that were usually contested by Congress, angering Congress leaders who see this as a violate of agreement. Leaders Ajay Kushwaha, Shivani Shukla, and Rajnish Bharti have once been fielded by RJD versus Congress contenders, setting the stage for so-called “friendly contests” that could sooner divide the opposition’s vote bank.
Rumors worsen the coalition stalemate
Speculation is growing that RJD may moreover races in Kutumba, a seat currently held by Bihar Congress senior Rajesh Kumar Ram. Such a move would spark uncontrived mismatch between allies. Analysts say this dispute has emerged considering of an incomplete seat-sharing formula. With the filing stage for nominations in the second phase of polling drawing close, the wait is raising questions well-nigh the coalition’s stability. Both parties seem unwilling to compromise, making negotiations difficult.
Congress leaders hit out strongly
Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram has openly accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of shifting his stance and sabotaging the alliance. He claims Tejashwi entered meetings with cooperation but later make-believe versus well-set decisions. Ram moreover alleges that RJD is ignoring Dalit representation within the coalition. His words have remoter deepened mistrust between the partners. For the Congress, this is not just well-nigh losing seats but well-nigh losing points surpassing Dalit voters in Bihar.
RJD stays cautious in response
RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari avoided a uncontrived confrontation but said the party upper writ is monitoring developments closely. He reminded Congress that RJD contests primarily in Bihar and a few seats in Jharkhand, unlike Congress which has national ambitions. Tiwari argued that Congress should understand the ground realities in Bihar where RJD remains the dominant player. He urged patience, saying top leaders of all syndication partners will meet soon to resolve disputes.
BJP mocks syndication cracks
The Bharatiya Janata Party has seized on these developments, mocking the opposition syndication as weak and divided. BJP leaders said the so-called Grand Syndication cannot manage its own seat-sharing, let vacated govern Bihar. They moreover pointed to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leaving the INDIA bloc recently, calling it proof that opposition unity is only a show. For BJP, this rift is an opportunity to consolidate support and highlight the opposition’s inability to present a united front.
Stakes upper as deadline nears
The deadline for nominations in 122 constituencies of Bihar is fast approaching. Yet, the opposition has failed to present a well-spoken strategy. Political observers warn that voters may lose conviction in the syndication if disputes continue. With ravages over who will races from which seat, wayfarers momentum is slowing down. Congress fears that RJD’s warlike stance may push yonder loyal supporters, weakening the overall opposition rencontre versus the BJP-led ruling coalition.
Future of syndication uncertain
Despite assurances of remoter talks, the path superiority looks uncertain for the Mahagathbandhan. Unless top leaders intervene quickly, increasingly “friendly fights” may erupt, splitting opposition votes. While RJD insists it is vicarial in Bihar’s political reality, Congress feels sidelined and betrayed. The coming days will decide whether the syndication holds or collapses under internal tensions. For now, the unity that once promised a strong rencontre to BJP appears fragile and under severe pressure.
