RJD MLA Anil Sahni joined BJP, dealing a blow to Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav before Bihar's 2025 election. Sahni, a star campaigner for RJD and MLA from Kudhni, previously belonged to JDU. As a Rajya Sabha member, he faced charges of illegal airline ticket sales and an LTC scam. Sahni left JDU for RJD, then sought a ticket for his son from Kudhni. Unhappy when denied, he switched to BJP. Voters can check their registration status online before the election. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- RJD MLA Anil Sahni joined BJP on 22 Mar 2023, dealing a blow to Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav before Bihar's 2025 election
- Sahni, a star campaigner for RJD and MLA from Kudhni, previously belonged to JDU
- As a Rajya Sabha member, he faced charges of illegal airline ticket sales and an LTC scam