Saralnama55-year-old Sarfaraz Alam has switched from RJD to Jan Suraaj to contest against his brother Shahnawaz Alam, 43, in Jokihat, Bihar. Sarfaraz lost to Shahnawaz by over 6,000 votes in 2020. Their father, Mohd Taslimuddin, was a four-time MP who dominated the Seemanchal region. Jokihat may see a four-way split of Muslim votes with JD(U) and AIMIM likely to field candidates. Taslimuddin first won from Jokihat in 1969 and later became a Union minister. The brothers' rivalry stems from Sarfaraz's electoral successes and Shahnawaz's political ambitions. Some analysts believe the family's influence may be declining in the region. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 11:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 55-year-old Sarfaraz Alam has switched from RJD to Jan Suraaj to contest against his brother Shahnawaz Alam, 43, in Jokihat, Bihar
- Sarfaraz lost to Shahnawaz by over 6,000 votes in 2020
- Their father, Mohd Taslimuddin, was a four-time MP who dominated the Seemanchal region