Overview

• The leaders met for roughly 20–30 minutes at Patna’s Hotel Maurya, their first major sit-down since JD(U) rejoined the NDA in 2024.
• Party figures publicly described the interaction as a courtesy call, yet multiple reports said seat-sharing and campaign strategy were on the table.
• Sources in several outlets indicated an informal understanding of BJP contesting about 100 seats and JD(U) about 101, with a formal announcement still awaited.
• Junior partners pressed their claims, with LJP(RV) seeking sizable representation, HAM signaling 15–20 seats, and RLM expecting roughly 8–10 according to local reports.
• Shah also led worker meetings in Dehri-on-Sone and Begusarai to strengthen the NDA in South Bihar, with a follow-up review slated for September 27 and the election schedule expected in early October.