BJP and LJP Finalize Seat-Sharing Deal for Bihar Lok Sabha Elections

Chirag Paswan's LJP to contest five seats, including the critical Hajipur constituency, as BJP takes the lead in NDA's Bihar campaign.

The BJP and LJP have finalized a seat-sharing deal for the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, with Chirag Paswan's LJP agreeing to contest five seats.
Chirag Paswan's demand for the critical Hajipur seat, a stronghold of his father Ram Vilas Paswan, has been conceded by the BJP.
The BJP will lead the NDA's campaign in Bihar, contesting 17 seats, while Nitish Kumar's JD(U) will contest 16 seats.
Chirag Paswan has emphasized his 'Bihar first, Bihari first' platform and aims to continue his father's political legacy.
The seat-sharing agreement marks a significant shift in the BJP's strategy in Bihar, positioning it as the lead party in the NDA alliance.