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Bihar Polls in Chaos: Alliances in Disarray, RJD Faces 'Tickets for Cash' Allegations

This special report investigates the 2020 Bihar assembly elections, analyzing the political landscape of the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances, led by Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav. The program details significant internal disarray within the Mahagathbandhan, marked by prolonged seat-sharing disputes, public disagreements, and conflicts across several constituencies. Analyst Tuhin Sinha observed a clear difference between the alliances, highlighting the Mahagathbandhan's internal challenges compared to the NDA's organized structure . The report also addresses the uncertainty surrounding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political future, following statements from Home Minister Amit Shah. Further complexities include "friendly fights" on nine seats within the Mahagathbandhan and potential vote transfer issues between the JDU and BJP within the NDA. The analysis incorporates the role of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraj, positioned as a potential spoiler, and the significant influence of the "Mahila factor" in the election's outcome . Specific instances of internal strife, such as Madan Shah's accusations regarding alleged ticket sales for ₹2.7 crore, are also covered . This report offers a factual overview of the hyper-local, seat-by-seat contest defining the Bihar elections .