UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticised RJD for fielding Osama Shahab, who is the son of former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin in Bihar polls. "RJD candidate from Siwan's Raghunathpur constituency is known for his family's criminal background across India," he said. He claimed the opposition want to increase mafia rule in Bihar. Shahabuddin was convicted in several murder and kidnapping cases.