
BJP, JDU may contest equal seats in Bihar, Chirag wants 40: Report
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is nearing a consensus on seat-sharing for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. According to a recent report by The Indian Express, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) are likely to contest 100-105 seats each out of the total 243 seats. However, LJP(RV) leader Chirag Paswan is demanding 40 seats, a number that seems unlikely to be met.
The seat-sharing talks have been ongoing for some time now, with various factions of the NDA, including the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM(S)) and the Rashtriya Lok Manch (RLM), also involved in the discussions. The parties are reportedly close to reaching a consensus, with the BJP and JD(U) likely to get an equal number of seats.
The Indian Express report suggests that the BJP and JD(U) have been having intense discussions over the past few days to finalize the seat-sharing arrangement. While the BJP is said to be keen on having a bigger share of seats, the JD(U) is pushing for an equal number of seats to maintain the party’s dignity and prestige.
On the other hand, Chirag Paswan, the LJP(RV) leader, is demanding 40 seats for his party. However, it seems unlikely that the NDA will be able to accommodate his demand, given the existing dynamics and the need to balance the seat-sharing arrangement.
The LJP(RV) has been a part of the NDA in the past, but it has been a bitter opponent of the JD(U) in recent times. Paswan has been critical of Nitish Kumar and has accused him of being anti-Dalit. The JD(U), on the other hand, has been trying to distance itself from the LJP(RV) and has been seeking to strengthen its own position within the NDA.
The BJP, which has been the dominant partner in the NDA, is likely to get the lion’s share of seats. The party has been performing well in Bihar in recent years, and it is expected to continue its strong performance in the upcoming elections.
The JD(U), which has been a part of the NDA in the past, has been trying to rebuild its position within the alliance. The party has been critical of the BJP and has been seeking to distance itself from the party’s policies and ideology.
The HAM(S) and RLM, which are smaller parties within the NDA, are likely to get a smaller number of seats. The HAM(S) has been a part of the NDA and has been seeking to strengthen its position within the alliance. The RLM, on the other hand, has been a bit of a wild card and has been seeking to use its small size to negotiate a better deal for itself.
The seat-sharing talks within the NDA are likely to be finalized soon, with the parties expected to announce their candidates in the coming days. The election is scheduled to take place in October-November, and the parties are likely to campaign aggressively in the coming weeks.
In conclusion, while the seat-sharing talks within the NDA are still ongoing, it seems likely that the BJP and JD(U) will contest an equal number of seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Chirag Paswan’s demand for 40 seats for the LJP(RV) seems unlikely to be met, given the existing dynamics and the need to balance the seat-sharing arrangement. The parties are expected to announce their candidates soon, and the election is likely to be a closely contested affair.