‘A hurry to finish JD(U)’: RJD's Manoj Jha on MLCs who defeated Nitish's party joining BJP
RJD leader Manoj Jha has criticized the BJP for inducting two Independent MLCs into their party shortly after the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Jha claims the move is an attempt to weaken the JD(U) and has threatened to seek the disqualification of the members.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatile nature of coalition politics in Bihar and the ongoing power struggle between the RJD and the BJP-led NDA.
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha on Sunday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after two Independent Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), Rahul Kumar and Banshidhar Brajwasi, joined the party a day after winning the Bihar Legislative Council elections.Reacting to their move, Rajya Sabha MP Jha said voters from different castes and communities had sent a clear message through the election results. He claimed that despite its efforts, the BJP had managed to win only two seats.He also accused the BJP of being in a hurry to weaken its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally, the Janata Dal (United).Jha said the RJD would approach the chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council and the Election Commission, seeking the disqualification of the two MLCs.
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