How BJP’s ‘saffron’ show with Independent MLCs exposed NDA tensions in Bihar
India Today · Amitabh Srivastava ·
The BJP’s public association with the MLCs who had defeated JD(U) nominees have raised questions about alliance ethics, trust and balance of power
The BJP's public association with the MLCs who had defeated JD(U) nominees have raised questions about alliance ethics, trust and balance of power
The BJP’s handling of two newly elected Independent MLCs has left ally Janata Dal (United) distinctly uncomfortable. Bansidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, who defeated JD(U) candidates in the October 23 elections to the Bihar legislative council, were photographed on October 31 wearing saffron scarves, in the presence of senior BJP leaders.
The images prompted speculation about their political affiliation. The BJP subsequently clarified the two had merely extended support to the party and not formally joined it.
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