Bihar On The Brink: Mahagathbandhan Implodes, Seat-Sharing Chaos As Deadline Looms

This special report focuses on the intensifying deadlock within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing ahead of the assembly elections, with key figures like Vikassheel Insaan Party's (VIP) Mukesh Sahni, and leaders from the RJD and Congress at the centre of the turmoil. Summarising the political chaos, anchor Rajdeep Sardesai noted, ‘the Mahagatbandhan has clearly failed in terms of optics when it comes to seat-sharing formula’. The crisis deepened after VIP chief Mukesh Sahni abruptly cancelled a press conference with less than 24 hours until the nomination deadline for the first phase. The report highlights the ongoing, tense negotiations between the Congress and RJD, the possibility of 'friendly fights' on several seats, and the intervention of top leaders like Rahul Gandhi, who reportedly called RJD's Lalu Prasad Yadav to find a resolution. This disarray is contrasted with the NDA, which appears to have settled its internal disputes.