The term "Mahagathbandhan" refers to a grand alliance of political parties in India, primarily formed to contest elections against a common opponent. This coalition typically includes various regional and national parties that come together to increase their chances of winning seats by pooling resources and votes. Mahagathbandhan has been notably used in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where parties such as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), and Samajwadi Party (SP) have collaborated. The aim is to present a united front to challenge the dominance of larger parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).