In 2019 and 2009, when it contested as part of NDA, JD(U) had a good show in Lok Sabha polls, while 2014 solo act had left it flailing; in Assembly polls, it has had equal success with both NDA and Mahagathbandhan but 2020 was a jolt
Congress is also facing charges of having adopted a 'callous attitude' towards allies, with Mamata's angry decision to contest alone, Nitish's exit and Bhagwant Mann's no tie-up salvo
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The Opposition INDIA bloc faces rifts from Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, AAP in Punjab and Haryana, and Nitish Kumar in Bihar, causing distress in keeping all allies together.