BJP Rebel MLA Withdraws Nomination in Bihar’s Narkatiaganj

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Rashmi Verma, the outgoing MLA from Narkatiaganj in Bihar's Bettiah, withdrew her independent nomination. She had filed as a rebel BJP candidate. After meeting BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal, Verma changed her decision. She cited party leadership's directions for her withdrawal. Verma pledged to support NDA candidate Sanjay Pandey and work for the party's interests. The move brought relief to BJP supporters in Narkatiaganj. Verma plans to meet top leaders in Patna soon. To support a candidate, voters can check their names on the electoral roll and carry valid ID proof to the polling booth. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 15:42 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Rashmi Verma, the outgoing MLA from Narkatiaganj in Bihar's Bettiah, withdrew her independent nomination on 25 Aug 2023
• She had filed as a rebel BJP candidate
• After meeting BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal, Verma changed her decision