An important meeting regarding seat sharing in the NDA took place before the Bihar Assembly elections. LJP President Chirag Paswan put forth his demand for seats. The final formula for seat distribution is likely to be ready in the next two to three days.
Bihar Election: Political activity concerning seat distribution within the NDA has intensified ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. In this regard, a crucial meeting was held between BJP and LJP (Ram Vilas). Senior party leaders Dharmendra Pradhan, Vinod Tawde, Mangal Pandey, and LJP President Chirag Paswan, along with Arun Bharti, were present at this meeting. According to sources, the approximately fifty-minute meeting primarily focused on seat sharing.
Chirag Paswan Demands Seats
During the meeting, Chirag Paswan demanded seats based on the five Lok Sabha seats won by LJP (Ram Vilas) in the 2024 general elections and the party's performance in the 2020 assembly elections. He also proposed that at least two assembly seats should come under the party's quota for every won Lok Sabha seat. Additionally, demands were made for seats for prominent leaders. This demand indicates that LJP (Ram Vilas) aims to strengthen its political position within the NDA.
Discussions Continue in Next Phase of Meeting
Following the meeting, Chirag Paswan was informed by the BJP that his demands would be considered by the party, and a response would be provided soon. Subsequently, Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde held another meeting at Chirag Paswan's residence. According to sources, the final formula for seat distribution within the NDA will be prepared within the next two to three days, and its formal announcement might be made in Patna.
Discussion on Electoral Atmosphere and Strategy
The meeting also included discussions on the electoral atmosphere in Bihar, various election issues, and the organization of Ram Vilas Paswan's death anniversary. Within the NDA, efforts are underway to finalize preparations for both seat sharing and electoral strategy. All constituent parties are demanding seats based on their strength and performance. This time's seat sharing could prove decisive for the NDA's performance in the upcoming elections.
After the announcement of the Assembly election dates, the political atmosphere in Bihar has become fully charged. JDU's acting president Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the NDA, under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, will form the government once again. Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the people of Bihar will vote for change and transformation this time. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NDA government has led Bihar out of 'Jungle Raj' towards good governance, and the state's public will choose the politics of development this time.
