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This special report focuses on the growing tensions within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance, with key figures like RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot at the center of the developments. Despite clear signs of a rift, Tejashwi Yadav has claimed there is 'no conflict' within the coalition. The discord is evident as alliance partners, including the RJD and Congress, are set for 'friendly fights' on at least 11 assembly seats, fielding candidates against each other. Adding to the disarray, there is no consensus yet on a common manifesto for the upcoming elections. To address the escalating crisis, the Congress has dispatched senior leader Ashok Gehlot to Patna as a troubleshooter to hold talks with Yadav and other leaders to resolve the deadlock over seat-sharing and campaigning.
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