SaralnamaRebel candidates are disrupting election equations in Bihar. About 35 leaders from both NDA and Grand Alliance have turned independent after being denied tickets. In Chakai, former MLC Sanjay Prasad is contesting as an independent against JDU's official candidate. In Patna City, BJP stronghold for 7 elections, the mayor's son is now a rebel candidate. Former Deputy Mayor of Bhagalpur and four-time BJP councilor Preeti Shekhar has also filed as an independent. In Chhapra, former mayor Rakhi Gupta is contesting independently after being denied a BJP ticket. The current MLA's son in Gopalganj Sadar and former minister Ram Pravesh Rai in Barauli have also rebelled against their parties. These rebels could significantly impact results in several constituencies. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 06:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rebel candidates are disrupting election equations in Bihar
- About 35 leaders from both NDA and Grand Alliance have turned independent after being denied tickets
- In Chakai, former MLC Sanjay Prasad is contesting as an independent against JDU's official candidate