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In a significant political development, two Bihar Congress MLAs, Murari Prasad Gautam and Siddharth Saurav, alongwith RJD’s Sangita Kumari, have crossed party lines to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This move deals a substantial blow to the opposition-led INDIA bloc in Bihar and marks a significant gain for the BJP in the state.
The defection of three MLAs from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led ‘Mahagathbandhan’ to the BJP underscores a notable shift in political dynamics in Bihar. The joining of Murari Prasad Gautam, a former Bihar minister, along with Siddharth Saurav and Sangita Kumari signals a strategic move by the BJP to bolster its position in the state.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary played a pivotal role in facilitating the defection of the three legislators. This move is expected to strengthen the BJP’s electoral prospects in Bihar and further consolidate its political influence in the region.
The defection of these MLAs poses a significant challenge to the opposition-led INDIA bloc, led by the RJD and Congress, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. With key members switching allegiance to the BJP, the opposition alliance faces an uphill battle in maintaining its political foothold in Bihar.
The strategic realignment of political forces in Bihar underscores the fluid nature of Indian politics and highlights the BJP’s efforts to expand its electoral base in the state. As the Lok Sabha elections approach, the defection of these legislators is likely to have far-reaching implications for the political landscape of Bihar.
