Overview
- The NDA formalised its Bihar seat-sharing: BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, LJP (Ram Vilas) 29, and both RLM and HAM six apiece, with leaders announcing the deal on X.
- Parity between BJP and JD(U) marks a notable shift from past elections when Nitish Kumar’s party held the larger share in the alliance.
- Discontent surfaced among junior partners, with Jitan Ram Manjhi calling six seats an undervaluation and Upendra Kushwaha posting an emotional note to supporters over constraints.
- The RJD-led bloc has yet to clinch a formula, with reports indicating Congress is pushing for roughly 60–70 seats as RJD signals a lower range and leaders confer in Delhi alongside court appearances.
- With nominations for phase one closing Oct. 17 and voting on Nov. 6 and Nov. 11, the NDA is moving to finalise candidates this week while the opposition races to conclude talks.