Bihar Politics: JDU Faces Internal Turmoil as MP Ajay Mandal Offers Resignation, MLA Gopal Mandal Stages Protest Over Ticket Fears

Bihar’s political scene is heating up as internal dissent surfaces within the JD(U) ahead of the elections. Ajay Mandal, JD(U) MP from Bhagalpur, has offered his resignation to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, expressing dissatisfaction over being excluded from ticket-related discussions. Mandal questioned the purpose of his parliamentary position if his inputs on the ticket allocation are ignored.Simultaneously, Gopal Mandal, JD(U) MLA from Gopalganj, staged a protest outside the Chief Minister’s residence. Fearful that his ticket might be denied, he has refused to leave until his concerns are addressed. Supporters gathered around him, chanting slogans demanding his ticket be reinstated.This unrest highlights growing tensions within the party as candidate lists are yet to be finalized. With both a sitting MP offering resignation and an MLA publicly protesting, JD(U) faces significant internal pressure to manage its candidates and maintain unity ahead of the election.