Voting will take place on 57 seats in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. JD(U) is attempting to retain its hold on 23 key seats and secure victories in 34 challenging seats. New candidates and election campaigns are intensifying.
Bihar Election: A total of 57 seats are scheduled for voting in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. JD(U) candidates will strive to maintain their bhold on these seats. Among them, 23 seats were won by JD(U) in the 2020 elections. JD(U)'s objective is to win these key seats again and strengthen its position. The party needs to pay special attention to seats like Alamnagar, Bihariganj, and Sonbarsha.
JD(U)'s Challenge and Objective
For JD(U), the challenge is not just winning these 23 seats, but also facing tough competition on the remaining 34 seats. Many of these seats saw JD(U) finish in second place last time. The party has fielded new candidates along with re-nominating veteran leaders. The aim is to satisfy voters and replicate past victories.
Strategy for Key Seats
The Alamnagar seat is considered most crucial for JD(U). Narendra Narayan Yadav has consistently won this seat and has been re-nominated as a candidate. In Bihariganj too, the sitting MLA has been re-nominated. Ratnesh Sada has achieved success multiple times on the Sonbarsha seat and also holds a ministerial rank.
Additionally, JD(U) aims to secure victories again on seats like Mahishi, Kusheshwarsthan, Bahadurpur, Sakra, Kuchaikote, Bhore, Vaishali, Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Sarairanjan, Beldaur, Barbigha, Asthawan, Rajgir, Hilsa, Nalanda, and Harnaut.
Candidate Changes
JD(U) has changed its candidates on some seats. For instance, in Begusarai's Matihani assembly constituency, the candidate who won on a LJP ticket last time has now joined JD(U). JD(U) is including Matihani in its challenge to win again this time.
Furthermore, the seats of ministers Vijay Chaudhary, Madan Sahni, and Sunil Kumar are also challenging. For the first time, JD(U) candidates are contesting in seats like Barauli and Raghunathpur. This election is a major test for the political careers of these new candidates.
Seats Where JD(U) Finished Second Last Time
In the first phase, there are a total of 29 seats where JD(U) secured the second position in the 2020 elections. These seats include Singheshwar, Madhepura, Darbhanga Rural, Gaighat, Minapur, Kanti, Hathua, Ziradei, Maharajganj, Ekma, Parsa, Rajapakar, Mahanar, Samastipur, Morwa, Vibhutipur, Hasanpur, Cheria Bariarpur, Alauli, Khagaria, Jamalpur, Suryagarha, Sheikhpura, Islampur, Mokama, Phulwarisharif, Masaudhi, Sandesh, Dumraon, and Rajpur.
JD(U) has also changed its candidates or introduced new ones on these seats. Some new candidates have joined from other parties and are contesting on JD(U) tickets this time. This has made the contest on these seats even tougher.
Voter Strategy
JD(U) has formulated a robust organizational strategy for these 57 seats. The party has activated its teams at the booth level and is communicating its plans and achievements to the voters. The party's objective is not merely to win, but to maintain the trust of the electorate.
Furthermore, JD(U)'s strategy includes intensifying election campaigns on important seats, highlighting local issues, and engaging young voters. Party leaders have increased personal contact with voters to ensure their participation in the polls.
Expectations for the First Phase
The election results for the 57 seats in the first phase will play a crucial role in determining the direction of Bihar's politics. If JD(U) maintains a b hold on these seats, the path to forming a government will be smoother. Meanwhile, opposition parties are also attempting to strengthen their position on these seats.
This phase presents several new challenges. The identification of new candidates, the influence of veteran leaders, caste equations, and local issues will be decisive in these elections. JD(U) will have to make its strategy successful while facing all these challenges.
