After the Bihar Assembly election setback, cracks in opposition unity are becoming increasingly visible. CPI(ML)’s decision to contest independently across multiple states highlights growing mistrust among allies.
Md Asghar Khan
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Md Asghar Khan is a Senior Correspondent from Jharkhand writing about politics, human rights, tribal issues, women issues, and the environment. He is available at asghar@outlookindia.com
About The Author
Md Asghar Khan is a Senior Correspondent from Jharkhand writing about politics, human rights, tribal issues, women issues, and the environment. He is available at asghar@outlookindia.com
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