Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Political Turmoil and New Developments as Preeti Raj Joins BJP

KKN Gurugram Desk | As Bihar gears up for the upcoming state assembly elections, the political atmosphere is heating up. Recently, the opposition alliance, which includes the Congress, RJD, and several key leaders from the INDIA alliance, held an important meeting in Patna to strategize for the upcoming elections. However, a new development has emerged that has added fuel to the political fire. This development has made headlines, especially among the supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), as a prominent family member of the party’s leadership has switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The defection of Preeti Raj, the daughter-in-law of former RJD MP and state president, Peetambar Paswan, has sent shockwaves through Bihar’s political landscape.

Bihar Elections 2025: The Growing Political Tensions
With the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections fast approaching, political activity in the state has intensified. Both the ruling parties and opposition alliances are stepping up their efforts to consolidate support, craft their strategies, and secure victories. As Bihar has always been a state with significant political attention, this year’s election is crucial not only for local leaders but also for national political parties.

In the wake of recent developments, the political temperature in Bihar is rising as the state heads toward one of the most highly anticipated elections in recent memory. At the center of this drama is the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), where key parties like Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and others have joined forces to contest the upcoming polls. The alliance’s leaders recently gathered in Patna to discuss strategies and formulate a roadmap for the elections. This meeting attracted attention due to the high stakes involved, as the alliance plans to challenge the dominance of the ruling NDA in the state.

However, as these political conversations unfold, an unexpected development has added a new layer of complexity to the pre-election atmosphere. A well-known figure from the RJD, Preeti Raj, has made headlines by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), signaling a potential shift in the political dynamics of the state.

Preeti Raj’s Defection: A Major Blow for the RJD
Preeti Raj, the daughter-in-law of the former RJD state president and ex-MP, Peetambar Paswan, has left the RJD and has formally joined the BJP. This