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Bihar Polls Shift Into Gear as BJP Signals NDA Seat-Sharing Deal and RJD Lures JD(U) Leaders

Early defections alongside a new third force are reshaping the opening days of Bihar’s campaign.

Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh Ahead of Bihar Assembly Polls
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Overview

  • State BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said the NDA’s seat-sharing is settled with candidate names due this weekend, with a Sunday announcement signalled by party leaders.
  • RJD inducted former JD(U) MP Santosh Kushwaha, ex-MLA Rahul Sharma, LJP(RV) leader Ajay Kushwaha and JD(U) MP Girdhari Yadav’s son Chanakya Prakash Ranjan.
  • The Election Commission opened nominations for phase one after scheduling voting for November 6 and 11 and counting on November 14.
  • Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj released its first 51 candidates, featuring professionals and a stated social composition of 17 EBC, 11 OBC, nine general and seven Muslim nominees.
  • BJP MLA Mishri Lal Yadav resigned alleging neglect of Dalits and OBCs, while Bhojpuri singer and BJP leader Pawan Singh said he does not intend to contest.