Lalu Yadav Still A Privotal Force In Mahagthbandan Politics?

Lalu Yadav stands at the center of the intricate web of Mahagathbandhan politics, skillfully navigating alliances and tensions. On one hand, he seeks the revitalized support of the Congress party, eager to harness its strength; yet on the other, he aims to temper its fervor. Sources reveal that Yadav is strategically placing smaller parties alongside Congress, demanding a comparable number of seats that Congress desires to contest in the upcoming elections, effectively pulling the strings behind the scenes source says.

A significant hurdle for Yadav is the entrance of a formidable leader from Purnia, whose alignment with Congress could jeopardize his son Tejashwi's political standing. Insiders report that Lalu Yadav is not in favour of Pappu Yadav joining the Congress fold, primarily due to concerns over losing control source says. Adding to the tension, Kanhiya Kumar, the dynamic and fiery Congress leader, poses a potential challenge to Tejashwi's influence. His plans for a rally had to be curtailed, reportedly under Lalu Yadav's pressure source says.

Recently, the state chief of the Congress party made a notable visit to the party headquarters in Delhi. After engaging in discussions with the party president and the organizational secretary, it was conveyed that Congress plans to enter the elections armed with all available resources. Their goal? To secure as many of the proposed 60 seats as possible. As part of this strategy, Congress has already appointed observers for 58 of those seats source says.

Interestingly, there are efforts underway to persuade Sahani to demand the full 60 seats, despite the awareness that his party is unlikely to contest more than 15 effectively. 

This manoeuvre appears calculated,an attempt to keep Congress in a subordinate position while on the surface appearing accommodating. The ultimate objective seems to be maintaining control over the Mahagathbandhan, allowing Lalu to manipulate the dynamics while diminishing the impact of Rahul Gandhi’s activism, all for his personal agenda source says. This intricate dance of power, alliances, and strategic maneuvering underscores Lalu Yadav's determination to reign supreme in the volatile arena of Bihar politics, leveraging every opportunity to steer the Mahagathbandhan in a direction that serves his interests source says..