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NDA Says Seat-Sharing Set in Bihar as First-Phase Nominations Begin

Defections and a turbulent debut for Jan Suraaj signal a tight contest despite the ruling alliance’s organizational head start.

Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh Ahead of Bihar Assembly Polls
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Overview

  • BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal said the NDA’s seat-sharing has been finalised, with the alliance’s candidate list slated for release over the weekend following central approval.
  • The Election Commission’s first-phase process is underway for 121 constituencies, with nominations open until October 17, scrutiny on October 18 and withdrawals by October 20.
  • RJD expanded its ranks as former JD(U) MP Santosh Kushwaha, ex-MLA Rahul Sharma and JD(U) MP Girdhari Yadav’s son Chanakya Prakash joined the party, alongside former LJP(RV) candidate Ajay Kushwaha.
  • Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj published a maiden slate of 51 candidates, sparking protests at the party’s Patna office over alleged unfair ticket distribution.
  • A C Voter poll reported the NDA narrowly ahead of the Mahagathbandhan (40% to 38.3%), with Jan Suraaj at 13.3%, and named Tejashwi Yadav the most preferred chief ministerial face.