# Infighting strains NDA, INDIA bloc ahead of Bihar MLC polls

> The elections, scheduled for October 23, are being held for four graduates’ and four teachers’ constituencies.

- Published: 2026-10-05T02:31:31.608Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T05:30:05.273Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Afak Ahmad, Afaque Ahmad, Alok Kumar Singh, Alok Singh, Anand Madhav, Anand Pushkar, Anant Kumar Singh, Anant Singh, Anil Kumar Jha, Anuj Singh, Bihar Legislative Council polls, Bihar MLC polls

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- 2026-10-05T02:31:31.608Z - Hindustan Times: [Infighting strains NDA, INDIA bloc ahead of Bihar MLC polls](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/infighting-strains-nda-india-bloc-ahead-of-bihar-mlc-polls-jdu-rjd-congress-rlm-jan-suraaj-101791164443360.html)
- 2026-10-06T10:00:07.112Z - India Today: [NDA rift ahead of Bihar MLC polls? 3 MLAs from Upendra Kushwaha's party back rebel candidate](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-mlc-polls-rlm-mlas-back-ram-pukar-sinha-upendra-kushwaha-denies-party-revolt-3010737-2026-10-06)
- 2026-10-06T15:02:38.272Z - Hindustan Times: [RLM MLAs dare Kushwaha not to ignore party sentiments; JD-U crisis far from over](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rlm-mlas-dare-kushwaha-not-to-ignore-party-sentiments-jd-u-crisis-far-from-over-101791296483532.html)
- 2026-10-08T05:30:05.273Z - India Today: [NDA to finalise strategy for Bihar council polls in meeting on Friday](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-legislative-council-polls-nda-finalise-strategy-patna-alliance-friction-ptag-3012125-2026-10-08)

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