The preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections are in full swing, and amidst the ongoing disagreements over seat-sharing between the two major parties of the Mahagathbandhan, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress party, an interesting scenario unfolded on Sunday.
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son, Tejashwi Yadav, took a flight from Patna to Delhi. Coincidentally, Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh was also on the same flight, seated right next to Tejashwi Yadav.
RJD and Congress leaders on the same flight
The image from inside the flight shows Tejashwi Yadav and Akhilesh Prasad Singh in a cheerful conversation, going viral on social media, especially since no consensus has been reached over the seat-sharing arrangement between Congress and RJD as of now.
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Source: aajtak
According to sources, Congress is demanding over 70 seats, whereas RJD is hesitant to allocate so many from its quota. Consequently, this flight meeting is perceived as a political signal indicating that dialogue pathways remain open, and in the backdrop of speculations about a Mahagathbandhan split, both parties are striving for coordination.
Lalu heading to Delhi, a resolution on seats?
Reports suggest Lalu Yadav's Delhi visit aims not only at party strategy but also at discussing national-level opposition unity. Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav's presence in Delhi is linked with RJD leadership intentions to establish direct communication with top Congress leaders.
Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh, esteemed as a senior Bihar Congress figure, is acting as a bridge between party leaderships in Patna and Delhi. A final decision on seat-sharing is expected in the coming days.
