A meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is scheduled to be held on Tuesday at the Central Hall in Patna, with leaders of several constituent parties set to participate. The meeting is expected to address key decisions related to the formation of a new government in Bihar.
Senior leaders of the alliance are likely to discuss the selection of the leader of the legislative party, the role of alliance partners in relation to the Chief Minister’s position, and the structure of the cabinet. The allocation of ministerial portfolios and strategies to maintain balance within the coalition are also expected to be taken up during the discussions.
Former Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha president Upendra Kushwaha are expected to be present at the meeting.
Political activity in Patna has intensified ahead of the meeting, with constituent parties engaged in finalising their respective strategies. According to sources, the meeting is not expected to be merely procedural and may determine the direction of several political decisions.
Security and administrative preparations in the state capital have been heightened as leaders arrive for the discussions. The central agenda of the meeting is to formulate a strategy for government formation.
Sources indicated that constituent parties may present their demands and priorities during the meeting, following which a final framework for power-sharing could be determined.
The role of smaller alliance partners is expected to be significant in the discussions. Deliberations may include the political participation of parties associated with Jitan Ram Manjhi, Upendra Kushwaha, and Chirag Paswan. Decisions regarding the composition of the cabinet and other political appointments are likely to be based on their demands and consensus.
All legislators of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are expected to attend the meeting. Party leadership has stated that the entire team, led by the legislative party leader, will participate. The party aims to assert its presence within the NDA and play a role in the formation of the government.
