Why a routine MLC election matters so much in Bihar today

Bihar voters elected eight legislative council members on October 23, with counting scheduled for October 27. The contest tests the National Democratic Alliance's internal discipline, as JD(U) MLA Anant Singh openly backed Jan Suraaj's candidate against his own party's nominee in Patna Graduates. The election highlights succession uncertainties involving Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary, and Nishant Kumar.

Source: Why a routine MLC election matters so much in Bihar today — India Today

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