India, Oct. 5 -- Congress's top leader, Rahul Gandhi, is insisting on adopting the Maharashtra formula in Bihar. This has caused unease and concern within the RJD.

In Maharashtra, Congress completely ignored pressure from allies and contested the elections without a face, causing significant losses to the alliance. UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray wanted to be named the face of the election, but Congress was unwilling. This led to intense infighting within the constituent parties during the elections. The Congress-led Mahagathbandhan alliance ultimately lost.

Similar situations are now developing in Bihar. The RJD wants its leader, Tejashwi Yadav, to be declared the CM face, but Congress is unprepared. The RJD is worried that Congress is pla...