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title: "2 Independents who won Bihar MLC polls join: Timeline of Reports"
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# 2 Independents who won Bihar MLC polls join BJP, one had rebelled from party before

What we know so far: 5 reports from 3 outlets, first at 29 Oct, 12:46 IST, latest at 1 Nov, 10:26 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

1. Thursday 29 October
2. 12:46 IST The Hindu [Maharashtra MLC polls: Blame game begins in Mahayuti as BJP accuses Shiv Sena for defeat](https://allindia.news/s/4765fb60327f) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/maharashtra-mlc-polls-blame-game-begins-in-mahayuti-as-bjp-accuses-shiv-sena-for-defeat/article71639270.ece)

BJP calls Sena ‘greedy’; Sena blames BJP for unfair seat distribution

3. 13:46 IST Hindustan Times [Congress’ tally in MLC polls triggers meme fest by BJP: ‘Zero check karlo bhai’](https://allindia.news/s/772931488e9f) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/congress-mlc-legislative-council-polls-elections-bjp-bharatiya-janata-party-101793260879533.html)

The MLC elections were held in 28 seats across four states, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, on October 23.

4. 21:27 IST The Economic Times [UP MLC polls: BJP wins 6 seats, SP bags 5](https://allindia.news/s/77137300675d) (original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-mlc-polls-bjp-wins-6-seats-samajwadi-party-bags-5-as-final-results-out/articleshow/135322703.cms)
5. Friday 30 October
6. 07:34 IST The Hindu [Maharashtra MLC polls: Lessons for the BJP, hope for Maha Vikas Aghadi | Explained](https://allindia.news/s/3cf215b2f133) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/setbacks-for-bjp-in-maharashtra-mlc-maha-vikas-aghadi-congress-nagpur-ncp-shiv-sena/article71643394.ece)

Congress hits the BJP where it hurts the most.

7. Sunday 1 November
8. 10:26 IST Hindustan Times [2 Independents who won Bihar MLC polls join BJP, one had rebelled from party before](https://allindia.news/s/0049bd84073b) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-independents-who-won-bihar-mlc-polls-join-bjp-one-had-rebelled-from-party-before-101793505925405.html)

Rahul Raj is a BJP rebel who had fought the key Saran seat as an Independent. He defeated JD(U) candidate Anand Pushkar to win the Saran Teachers’ constituency.