Rai–Paswan Talks Signal Thaw in Bihar NDA Seat-Sharing, First List Expected Oct. 13

BJP's election committee preparations point to a joint candidate rollout once seat shares clear final sign-offs.

Overview

After meeting at Chirag Paswan's residence, Nityanand Rai said "everything is positive," with Paswan indicating details will follow.
Rai briefed Bihar poll in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan as BJP readies a Central Election Committee meeting in the next few days.
Party sources indicate the NDA's first candidate list is likely around October 13, with a BJP core group meet on October 11 and a CEC session on October 12.
LJP(RV) earlier convened an emergency huddle in Patna that empowered Paswan to take the final call on seat-sharing after signaling dissatisfaction with initial offers.
Other allies are pressing their claims, with reports saying LJP(RV) has sought at least 40 seats and HAM about 15 for the November 6 and 11 polls.