Bihar MLC Polls: Congress Names 5 Candidates, RJD to Contest 3 Seats in Alliance Deal

The Congress party on [date] announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections, with alliance partner Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) set to contest three of those seats. The announcement comes as part of a seat-sharing arrangement between the two parties ahead of the polls.

The RJD had last month announced its candidates for six seats, stating cryptically that "the decision on the remaining seats was pending." The latest move by Congress indicates that the two parties have now finalized their respective shares. The MLC elections are expected to be held soon, though the exact schedule has not been officially confirmed.

The seat-sharing deal is seen as a test of opposition unity in Bihar, where the Congress and RJD are key allies against the ruling NDA. The outcome of these elections could set the tone for future electoral collaborations. Both parties have yet to release official statements on the final candidate list, and further details are awaited.