Major political shifts are underway in bihar ahead of the 2025 assembly Elections.
Nitish Kumar's JDU and Chirag Paswan's LJP are facing simultaneous setbacks.
Two influential Kushwaha community leaders are likely to join Tejashwi Yadav's RJD.
🚨 Santosh Kushwaha Quits JDU
Former mp Santosh Kushwaha is set to resign from the janata dal united (JDU).
He is expected to join the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) today, Friday, october 10.
Kushwaha has decided to contest the Dhamdaha assembly seat, currently held by Leshi Singh, a minister in Nitish Kumar’s cabinet.
His joining is expected between 2:00 and 3:00 PM.
🔄 From bjp to JDU to RJD
Santosh Kushwaha was a bjp mla in 2010.
Joined JDU in 2013 and became an mp in 2014 and 2019.
Now, upset over being neglected within JDU, he plans to switch to RJD.
He is regarded as a key figure in the Kushwaha community, which holds electoral significance in Bihar.
🧩 Why Is Kushwaha Leaving JDU?
Cited neglect and lack of importance in JDU as the main reason.
His departure follows that of former minister Laxmeshwar Rai, signaling deeper unrest within JDU.
RJD sees Kushwaha’s defection as a strategic gain.
🤝 LJP’s Ajay Kushwaha May Also Join RJD
Sources suggest ajay Kushwaha, a leader from Chirag Paswan's LJP, is also planning to join the RJD.
Likely to be offered a ticket from the Vaishali assembly seat.
RJD is actively pursuing the Kushwaha vote bank ahead of the 2025 elections.
🗳️ RJD’s Strategy for 2025 Elections
RJD is using the dissatisfaction within rival parties to its advantage.
Targeting influential caste leaders like Santosh and ajay Kushwaha.
The moves are seen as part of Tejashwi Yadav’s broader strategy to consolidate OBC support.
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