SaralnamaBihar's grand alliance faced delays in seat-sharing for upcoming elections. CPI-ML leader Dipankar Bhattacharya revealed how Mukesh Sahani was convinced to join. Sahani initially left the alliance in 2020 but returned after BJP absorbed his four MLAs. Bhattacharya reminded Sahani of his social identity and fight for democracy. Sahani agreed to 15 seats after contacting Rahul Gandhi. The alliance now includes more parties, causing delays. CPI-ML will contest 20 seats, up from 19 in 2020. Bhattacharya criticized BJP's attacks on democracy and constitution, citing statements by JP Nadda and Amit Shah about BJP's long-term rule. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 15:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar's grand alliance faced delays in seat-sharing for upcoming elections
- CPI-ML leader Dipankar Bhattacharya revealed how Mukesh Sahani was convinced to join
- Sahani initially left the alliance in 2020 but returned after BJP absorbed his four MLAs