Displeased with RJD, Nikhil Kumar of Congress to Run for Aurangabad LS Seat in Bihar

The INDIA bloc faces a setback as RJD and Congress clash over seat-sharing in Bihar’s Aurangabad. Former Governor Nikhil Kumar to contest against RJD’s Abhay Kushwaha. Kumar claims Congress has a strong hold in Aurangabad and criticizes RJD’s choice of candidate.

Kumar states, “Aurangabad is a traditional seat of the Congress party… People expect a Congress candidate to contest.” Supporters urge him to run, questioning RJD candidate’s understanding of local issues. Polling in Aurangabad set for April 19 with BJP’s Sushil Kumar as sitting MP.

BJP’s Prabhakar Mishra condemns Mahagathbandhan’s seat-sharing conflict, calling it “Jungle Raj.” RJD accused of disregarding Congress by snatching Aurangabad seat. Anger among Nikhil Kumar’s supporters towards both RJD and Congress leadership. Threat of district Congress committee members resigning before 2024 elections.