Son of Former Union Minister Withdraws Independent Candidacy After Father's Intervention in Bihar Elections

Oct 19, 2025 02:06 am CST

In a dramatic turn of events in Bihar's electoral politics, Arijit Shashwat Choubey abandoned his plans to file nomination as an independent candidate from Bhagalpur constituency after a crucial phone call from his father, former Union Minister Ashwini Choubey. The incident highlights the complex dynamics of party loyalty, family politics, and internal BJP tensions ahead of the Bihar state elections.