Lok Sabha polls: Vikassheel Insaan Party joins Opposition alliance in Bihar, to contest three seats

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni on Friday joined the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming general elections. Sahni's inclusion comes after prolonged discussions, notably with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav. The event took place at the RJD office, where Sahni was welcomed into the alliance in the presence of Tejashwi Yadav. As part of the 'I.N.D.I.A.' alliance, RJD has allocated three seats to Sahni out of its 26.

Addressing the gathering, Tejashwi Yadav expressed determination to challenge the NDA, accusing the BJP of undermining democratic principles and vowing to protect the Constitution against any threat. He said, "We are very happy that Mukesh Sahni has come with us. We all welcome him to the RJD family. To save democracy and the Constitution, we should work to take everyone along and respect them too", as quoted by news agency PTI.

Yadav revealed that out of the 26 seats allotted to the RJD, three have been allocated to Sahni as per the party's decision and the directive of Party President Lalu Prasad Yadav. These seats include Gopalganj, Jhanjharpur, and the Motihari seat (East Champaran Lok Sabha seat), marking a strategic distribution within the alliance, news agency ANI reported.