RJD and JSP call for disqualification of independent MLCs who ‘joined’ BJP

PATNA Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha called for the disqualification of two newly elected Independent MLCs (Rahul Raj and Banshidhar Brajwasi) on Sunday (November 1, 2026) for reportedly “joining the BJP”. He sought the urgent intervention of the Bihar Legislative Council chairman in the matter. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/rashtriya-janata-dal/ A day earlier, the Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had issued a press statement saying both had joined the party, along with pictures that showed membership receipts. However, after a controversy erupted, both MLCs denied joining the party, claiming they had merely offered to back the BJP. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/bharatiya-janata-party/ Two newly elected Bihar Independent MLCs now support BJP Two newly elected Bihar Independent MLCs now support BJP Both the Independent candidates, significantly, had defeated the ruling alliance partner Janata Dal-United candidates from their respective constituencies Two newly elected Bihar Independent MLCs now support BJP storyline 1 Mr.