2 independent candidates join BJP days after beating JD(U) in Bihar MLC polls

Two Independent candidates joined BJP days after defeating JD(U) nominees in Bihar Legislative Council elections, triggering tensions within ruling NDA. The candidates Rahul Raj and Banshidhar Brijwasi won the Saran Teachers' constituency and Tirhut Graduates' constituency, respectively. After the move, JD(U) leader Anand Pushkar has accused BJP of not supporting alliance candidates during polls.