Bihar Political Crisis: BJP MPs, MLAs Called For Key Huddle Amid Rumours Of Nitish Splitting Grand Alliance

According to BJP state unit leader Samrat Choudhary, the meeting would discuss the party's strategy for the next general elections, the dates of which have yet to be revealed.

In the midst of upheaval in Bihar's governing 'Mahagathbandhan', the opposition BJP has convened a meeting of its MPs and MLAs on Saturday, ostensibly to discuss the approaching Lok Sabha elections, news agency PTI reported. According to BJP state unit leader Samrat Choudhary, the meeting would discuss the party's strategy for the next general elections, the dates of which have yet to be revealed.

When asked about allegations that the BJP is reuniting with Nitish Kumar's JD(U), Choudhary said, "No such thing has been discussed at our level." On Friday, BJP officials gave key signals regarding Kumar's alleged conversations with senior party leaders.

Talking to reporters, BJP state in-charge Vinod Tawde said: "There is a meeting of Bihar BJP leaders to discuss the upcoming Lok Sabha elections."

Meanwhile, while speaking with reporters, senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said: "No door is closed in politics. The door can be opened if needed."

In a related development, Bihar Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan has invited a meeting of party MLAs and former lawmakers in Purnea for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

He further disputed that the meeting had anything to do with recent political happenings in the state.

"Yes, all Congress MLAs (present and former) and senior party leaders are meeting in Purnea tomorrow to discuss preparations related to the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' of Rahul Gandhi when it enters Bihar on January 29," Khan was quoted by PTI in its report.

"The yatra is scheduled to enter the state on January 29 and the first public meeting will be held in Kishanganj on the same day. It will be followed by two more rallies on January 30 and 31 in Purnea and Katihar, respectively", Khan said.