New Delhi: Two days after the NDA introduced its seat-sharing components for Bihar, there’s a firestorm within the JD(U), clearly indicating the dearth of session throughout the social gathering. JD(U) MP from Bhagalpur Ajay Mandal has written to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asking permission to resign from his parliamentary place.

Aside from him, a four-time JD(U) MLA from Gopalpur in Bhagalpur district, Gopal Mandal, staged an indication exterior the CM’s residence, demanding to contest the Gopalpur seat for a fifth time on the social gathering image, regardless that JD(U)’s alliance companions haven’t but introduced a candidate for Gopalpur. Kumar was later eliminated by the police.

“Honorable Chief Minister Shri @NitishKumar-ji, please grant permission to resign from the put up of Member of Parliament. Regardless of being an area MP, my recommendation was not sought in any means concerning ticket allocation. Subsequently, there isn’t any justification for me to proceed within the put up of MP,” Mandal mentioned in his put up on X.

आदरणीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @NitishKumar जी, सांसद पद से त्यागपत्र देने हेतु अनुमति प्रदान कीजिए।

स्थानीय सांसद होने के बावजूद टिकट देने में मेरी किसी भी प्रकार की सलाह नहीं ली गई है। इसलिए मेरा सांसद पद पर बने रहने का कोई औचित्य नहीं रह जाता है।@ZeeNews @ZeeNewsBihar @aajtak pic.twitter.com/STEjQOYsfr

— Ajay Kumar Mandal (अजय कुमार मंडल) (@AjayMandalMPbgp) October 14, 2025

Ajay Mandal additionally mentioned that he had been serving the Bhagalpur space in numerous organisational and public roles for nearly 20-25 years.

“This time, throughout the ticket distribution course of, regardless of being the sitting Member of Parliament, my recommendation has not been taken, nor have I been consulted in any means concerning ticket allocation. In such a state of affairs, I don’t see any justification for persevering with in my put up,” he mentioned within the letter to the CM.

He alleged that some organisational selections made prior to now few months don’t bode effectively for the social gathering and its future. He mentioned tickets had been being given to those that have by no means served within the social gathering.

In keeping with sources, many throughout the social gathering are upset that “social gathering leaders and staff who’ve been working tirelessly for years have been ignored and a few senior leaders have hijacked the complete course of”.

“Many social gathering leaders and staff who’re being denied tickets need to increase their issues with Nitish-ji and will not be being allowed. Some individuals are attempting to hurt the social gathering and which is why many leaders are publicly expressing their displeasure,” mentioned a celebration functionary.

Senior social gathering chief and dealing president of JD(U) Sanjay Jha claimed that the Opposition has been planting baseless tales as they’re conscious of being “worn out within the electoral subject”.

“Honorable Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-ji is totally ready to enter the electoral fray. He’s personally maintaining a tally of each single element. He’s straight speaking with everybody. The leaders of the NDA’s constituent events, particularly the senior BJP leaders in Delhi, are additionally in talks with Chief Minister-ji. No matter is being determined is being finalised solely after discussions with Chief Minister-ji,” mentioned Jha, requesting the individuals of Bihar to disregard rumours.

Whereas the BJP has formally declared an inventory of 71 candidates for the Bihar elections, the JD(U) is but to subject it formally, although some candidates have been allotted social gathering symbols.

(Edited by Viny Mishra)

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