Janata Dal United (JDU) MLA Gopal Mandal from Gopalpur, Bhagalpur, has started a sit-in protest outside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence in Patna. The key phrase “MLA Gopal Mandal protest” highlights the political tension. Mandal fears that his JDU ticket might be cancelled before the upcoming election. To express his demand, he, along with his supporters, camped outside the CM’s residence since early morning.
He said he won’t leave until he receives confirmation of his ticket. Mandal also stated that some senior leaders were plotting against him. Although he respects CM Nitish Kumar, he complained that the Chief Minister had not met him. His supporters shouted slogans backing him, denying rumors that his ticket was withdrawn. Mandal insists he will only leave if physically forced. The MLA Gopal Mandal protest shows rising political heat within the JDU ranks.
