PATNA: Internal conflict within ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has come to the fore with results of the Lok Sabha elections announced and formation of BJP-led coalition government at the centre. BJP, a major ally of NDA, could win only 12 out of 17 seats it contested in the election. Its ally--Janata Dal (United), which contested 16 seats, however, emerged victorious on equal number of seats that BJP won in the election. Two other allies — LJP (RV) won five seats and HAM one seat, respectively. But the equation changed in the 2024 election and ‘INDIA’ fielded candidates from Kushwaha community on some key constituencies.

Source: Indian Express June 14, 2024 06:28 UTC