JD(U) MLA protests outside CM house over ticket ‘denial’

Four-time JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal staged a dharna outside CM Nitish Kumar’s residence, demanding a fifth term for the Gopalpur seat. He alleges a conspiracy to deny him the ticket, with indications of Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal being considered. Meanwhile, Bhagalpur MP Ajay Kumar Mandal also expressed his wish to resign, citing sidelining from party affairs.