Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Mukesh Sahni Eyes NDA Switch Before Bihar Elections
Mukesh Sahni, a politician in Bihar, might switch sides from one group of parties (Mahagathbandhan) to another (NDA).
He's negotiating with the BJP, hoping for a job and a seat in the government.
The Mahagathbandhan, which includes the RJD, isn't sure they can give Sahni what he wants.
He wants a lot of seats and a high position if they win.
He previously switched sides in 2020 and 2022 due to disagreements.
The main issue is how many seats his party will get in the upcoming election and how his community will be represented.
Mukesh Sahni, leader of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), may leave the Mahagathbandhan and join the BJP-led NDA.
Sahni is reportedly in talks with the BJP, potentially seeking a ministerial position and Rajya Sabha seat.
The RJD and other Mahagathbandhan parties may not concede Sahni's demands for seat allocation and the deputy chief minister post.
Sahni's VIP previously joined the NDA in 2020 before exiting in 2022 following disputes.
Key issues include seat allocation for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and representation for the Mallah/Nishad community.
- Who
- Mukesh Sahni (VIP), RJD, BJP, Mahagathbandhan, NDA.
- What
- Mukesh Sahni is considering leaving the Mahagathbandhan to join the NDA.
- When
- Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections later this year.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- Disagreements over seat allocation and representation within the Mahagathbandhan.
Mahagathbandhan
NDA & VIP
Seat Allocation
Mahagathbandhan
May not concede to Sahni's demands for seat allocation.
NDA & VIP
Sahni seeks 60 seats and the Deputy CM post.
Representation
Mahagathbandhan
May prioritize existing allies.
NDA & VIP
Sahni's party seeks more representation for the Mallah/Nishad community.
- Politician
- Mukesh Sahni
- Political Party
- Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)
- Possible Move
- Switch from Mahagathbandhan to NDA
- Key Demand
- 60 seats and Deputy CM post
- Community
- Mallah/Nishad
- Previous Affiliation
- NDA (2020), then left in 2022