Congress and RJD Rift Over Bihar Elections

2 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 2 OCT 2026 — 9 OCT 2026

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Latest · 9 Oct 2026

Independent MP Pappu Yadav alleged that Tejashwi Yadav lacks merit and urged the Congress party to separate from the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the collapse of the Congress-RJD alliance in Bihar due to Rajesh Ram's approval of candidates against RJD seats, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Congress, RJD, or other mentioned parties and individuals unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

2Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal faced a rift over the Bihar Legislative Council elections after Congress state president Rajesh Ram approved five candidates for eight seats.

9Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Independent MP Pappu Yadav alleged that Tejashwi Yadav lacks merit and urged the Congress party to separate from the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

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