Overview

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J. P. Nadda met NDA partners in Delhi, with Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal signalling a joint announcement on Sunday at 11 a.m.
• Media reports point to a tentative formula of JD(U) at around 101–102 seats, BJP one fewer, LJP (Ram Vilas) about 26, HAM roughly 8, and RLM near 6, though final talks are still underway.
• HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has expressed dissatisfaction, seeking about 15 seats versus an offer of 7–8, a dispute cited by sources for deferring Saturday’s announcement.
• The BJP Central Election Committee is set to clear candidate lists today as parties proceed with nominations; RJD has greenlit over 50 names and a JD(U) leader says the party has finalised its slate and may drop four sitting MLAs.
• The Opposition Mahagathbandhan has yet to seal its pact, with VIP and Left parties pressing for higher shares and the JMM warning it will decide its own course if not allotted seats by October 14; polling is on November 6 and 11 with counting on November 14.