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NDA Seals Bihar Seat-Sharing, Giving BJP and JD(U) 101 Seats Each as LJP(RV) Secures 29

The parity signals a power shift within the alliance, intensifying pressure on the opposition to close its deal before the October 17 nomination deadline.

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. | ANI
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Overview

  • Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the formula on X as the BJP Central Election Committee met in Delhi with senior leaders including the prime minister.
  • LJP(RV) was allotted 29 seats, while the Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received six each after tough negotiations.
  • Jitan Ram Manjhi accepted six seats but publicly warned that undervaluing his party could hurt the NDA, even as he reaffirmed loyalty to the prime minister.
  • The equal split marks the first assembly election since 2005 in which JD(U) does not contest more seats than the BJP, a notable shift from 2020 when JD(U) fought 115 and the BJP 110.
  • The INDIA/Mahagathbandhan alliance has yet to finalise seat-sharing, with leaders engaged in talks in Delhi as Bihar votes on November 6 and 11 and counting takes place on November 14.