Darbhanga: Local BJP leaders and workers in Darbhanga’s Alinagar assembly constituency have raised strong objections to the possibility of an outsider being fielded as the party candidate. They have threatened to resign en masse and withdraw support if the party nominates someone not rooted in the area.
Protests erupted across Alinagar as villagers, party workers, and residents voiced their discontent over the name of Maithili Thakur being considered for the ticket. Demonstrators raised slogans such as “Outsiders, run away, save Alinagar” and “We will not accept outsiders.” Many expressed that the people feel betrayed after five years of limited development and want a representative who is both local and accountable.
Ghuran Mukhiya said, “For five years, the people here received zero work. Now, a local MLA will do it; if an outsider candidate comes, we will leave the party.” Prabhakar Jha emphasized that only a local MLA can maintain a connection with the public and urged the state and national leadership to prioritize local candidates over names imposed from the center.
Women also joined the protest, voicing similar concerns. Local resident Sudha Devi said, “I appreciate the work of Modi and Nitish, but the candidate should be local. If an outsider is sent, the people of Alinagar will oppose them and they won’t get a single vote.”
Subhash Kumar Yadav highlighted past disappointments, stating that previous MLAs failed to engage with the constituency. Amit Kumar warned that Maithili Thakur, being unfamiliar with the region and its political dynamics, would be “disastrous for Alinagar.” Kundan Kumar added that knowledge of local panchayats and villages is essential for a candidate to succeed, and failing to prioritize locals could cost the BJP its stronghold in the constituency.
Reports suggest that seven local block presidents, 61 executive committee members, 38 panchayat presidents, and 324 booth presidents have agreed that they would resign if an outsider candidate is finalized.
Party sources say negotiations are ongoing at the local level ahead of the official candidate announcement. How the state and national leadership respond to this warning remains a key question for the party’s prospects in Alinagar.
