SaralnamaIn Bihar's Darbhanga district, a fierce battle is brewing between RJD and VIP for the Gaura Bauram assembly seat. VIP chief Mukesh Sahni's brother Santosh Sahni and RJD candidate Afzal Ali Khan are contesting against each other. Santosh Sahni expressed anger over officials not rejecting Khan's nomination despite a letter from Lalu Prasad Yadav. He accused officials of taking bribes and practicing casteism. Santosh threatened to file a case in the High Court, claiming Khan was forcibly made the RJD candidate. The incident highlights growing tensions within the Mahagathbandhan alliance as the Bihar election approaches. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:17 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- In Bihar's Darbhanga district, a fierce battle is brewing between RJD and VIP for the Gaura Bauram assembly seat
- VIP chief Mukesh Sahni's brother Santosh Sahni and RJD candidate Afzal Ali Khan are contesting against each other
- Santosh Sahni expressed anger over officials not rejecting Khan's nomination despite a letter from Lalu Prasad Yadav