Bihar's 'Operation Defection': 9 MLAs May Switch Sides, Stirring Political Turmoil
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News18•15-01-2026, 11:34
Bihar's 'Operation Defection': 9 MLAs May Switch Sides, Stirring Political Turmoil
- •Reports suggest 6 Congress MLAs are in contact with JDU, potentially leaving Congress with zero representation in the Bihar Assembly.
- •Three RLM MLAs are reportedly in talks with BJP, fueled by discontent over dynastic politics within their party.
- •Internal power struggle between BJP and JDU within the ruling NDA alliance is intensifying, both aiming for numerical superiority.
- •Former Union Minister RCP Singh, expelled from JDU in 2022, might return, adding another twist to Bihar politics.
- •The potential defections could significantly alter the balance of power within both the ruling and opposition alliances.
Why It Matters: Bihar politics faces instability as 9 MLAs from Congress and RLM are poised to defect, reshaping alliances.
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