The Bihar Assembly is currently a hive of intense activity and hushed whispers. As the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections get underway, the focus has shifted from the candidates to the voters specifically, a few missing pieces in the Opposition's puzzle. While Tejashwi Yadav has been working overtime to consolidate every possible vote for RJD’s AD Singh, the absence of a few key Congress MLAs has sent shockwaves through the Mahagathbandhan.In a battle where every single vote is a lifeline, the current "missing" status of three legislators has turned a predictable contest into a nail-biting thriller.The Numbers GameTo send AD Singh to the Upper House, the RJD needs the support of 41 MLAs. On paper, the Mahagathbandhan combined with the support of five AIMIM legislators and one BSP MLA should reach that mark. However, politics isn't played on paper. Reports suggest that at least three Congress MLAs have not yet turned up to cast their ballots, leading to frantic calls and "resort politics" maneuvers behind the scenes.Friction Within the Alliance?The hesitation isn't just about logistics; it’s about the political "atmosphere." There are whispers that a section of the Bihar Congress is unhappy with how the seat-sharing and candidates were finalized. Some feel that the current strategy is too heavily tilted toward the RJD’s interests, potentially hurting the Congress's own standing in future Assembly contests. This internal friction is now manifesting as a lack of urgency at the polling booth.The NDA’s Watchful EyeWhile the Opposition struggles to keep its flock together, the ruling NDA is watching with keen interest. With 202 MLAs, the NDA is already set to win four seats comfortably. If the Opposition fails to mobilize its full strength, it could pave the way for the NDA to snatch a fifth seat—a move that would be a massive symbolic blow to the Tejashwi-led coalition.As the 5:00 PM deadline for counting approaches, the question remains: will the missing MLAs show up in time to save the day, or will a "conscience vote" change the course of Bihar's representation in Delhi?
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