Archive · 23 Aug 2025
RJD MLAs Spotted at Modi Rally, Deny Defection Rumors
Two politicians from the RJD party in India were seen at a government event with the Prime Minister, leading to rumors they might switch to a different party.
The politicians said they are not planning to leave their party.
The party's leader said that this won't hurt the party.
One of the politicians' husband and a family member had recent issues with the party.
The RJD party has already had some members leave.
The two politicians attended because they were invited to a government event.
Two RJD MLAs were seen on stage during Prime Minister Modi's rally in Gaya, sparking defection speculation.
The MLAs, Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer, denied plans to leave RJD or join the BJP.
The event was for the launch of projects and not an NDA meeting, according to the MLAs.
RJD state president Mangani Lal Mandal downplayed the situation, stating that the defections would not affect the party.
Sources suggest internal discord within RJD, potentially influencing the MLAs' actions.
- Who
- Two RJD MLAs: Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer; and PM Narendra Modi
- What
- Speculation about defection of RJD MLAs after appearing at PM Modi's rally.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Gaya, Bihar
- Why
- Their presence sparked defection rumors amidst internal party discord.
RJD
NDA
Impact of Defections
RJD
Defections won't affect the party. The party has not released any formal expulsion order or sought further action against the MLAs.
NDA
Rumors of potential crossover to the NDA.
- MLAs Present
- Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer
- Party
- RJD
- Location of Rally
- Magadh University, Gaya
- Event
- Prime Minister's Rally
- RJD State President
- Mangani Lal Mandal