Bihar MLC polls: JD(U) faces dissent; RLM to back own candidate
During the Bihar legislative council elections, the Janata Dal (United) is confronting internal unrest as several members have broken ranks. Rebel MLA Anand Madhav explained that the split was motivated by respect for grassroots workers, while affirming continued support for the National Democratic Alliance. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party announced it will field its own candidate in the contest.