Tension grips Bihar ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, where the battle for the fifth seat pits strategic brilliance against numerical might. RJD’s rumored choice of Hina Shahab signals a bid to capture AIMIM’s five Muslim MLAs, leveraging her status as Shahabuddin’s widow and his Owaisi links.
By nominating her, RJD aims to neutralize AIMIM’s indecision, framing support as a community imperative. Party spokespeople’s growing endorsements hint at formalization soon.
Electoral arithmetic favors NDA for four seats, needing just three extras for all five. Each requires 41 votes; opposition hits the mark precisely via AIMIM. Voting March 16 brings same-day results.
NDA eyes BSP and IIP for support, exuding optimism. AIMIM demurs. Outgoing: JDU’s Thakur, Singh; RJD’s Gupta, Ram; RLM’s Kushwaha. Alliance infighting brews, as RJD-Congress strategize.
AIMIM’s wildcard status amplifies the drama, testing loyalties in Bihar’s fragmented house. Success for RJD could embolden opposition nationally; failure might fracture it further, reshaping Rajya Sabha’s ideological contours.