A prominent leader of the Dhanuk caste (listed as EBC in Bihar), Ajay Rai from Bhagalpur, also joined JD (U) on the occasion.

Given the caste considerations ... seven from EBCs (three from Mallah and one each from Kahar, Teli, Nonia, Dhanuk), dalit five (Paswan two, Ravidas two and Pasi one), mahadalit two (from Musahar ...