{"id":64000,"date":"2025-10-13T06:19:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/nda-finalises-seat-sharing-bihar-assembly-polls\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T06:19:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:19:27","slug":"nda-finalises-seat-sharing-bihar-assembly-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/nda-finalises-seat-sharing-bihar-assembly-polls\/","title":{"rendered":"NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing for Bihar Assembly Polls: 101 Seats Each"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has officially finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the 243-member assembly elections. Both the ruling <strong>Janata Dal (United)<\/strong> (JD(U)) and the <strong>Bharatiya Janata Party<\/strong> (BJP) will contest <strong>101 seats each<\/strong>. This distribution also includes <strong>41 seats<\/strong> allocated to smaller allies, indicating a strategic approach to maximize electoral chances.<\/p>\n<p>Under this recently established arrangement, the <strong>Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)<\/strong>, helmed by Union Minister <strong>Chirag Paswan<\/strong>, will contest <strong>29 constituencies<\/strong>. Additionally, the <strong>Hindustani Awam Morcha<\/strong> (HAM), led by <strong>Jitan Ram Manjhi<\/strong>, and the <strong>Rashtriya Lok Morcha<\/strong> of <strong>Upendra Kushwaha<\/strong> will contest <strong>six seats each<\/strong>. This reflects a well-thought-out strategy by the NDA to maximize their electoral footprint in Bihar.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s seat-sharing marks a significant shift in the political dynamics of Bihar. It is the first instance since 2005, when Nitish Kumar first took charge of the NDA, that the JD(U) will not contest more seats than the BJP. This development highlights the BJP\u2019s growing dominance in state politics and the JD(U)\u2019s potential decline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dharmendra Pradhan<\/strong>, BJP\u2019s in-charge for the Bihar elections, expressed optimism following the negotiations, stating that all coalition partners reached a decision \u201cin a cordial manner\u201d. He projected confidence that \u201cBihar is ready for another NDA government.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other coalition leaders, including Chirag Paswan, Upendra Kushwaha, and JD(U)\u2019s <strong>Sanjay Kumar Jha<\/strong>, echoed this spirit of consensus, describing the discussions as \u201camicable and unanimous.\u201d This unified front aims to reinforce the NDA&#8217;s position in the run-up to the elections.<\/p>\n<p>Despite initial reports suggesting dissatisfaction among allies, Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed contentment with the arrangement, asserting, \u201cWe are satisfied with what we have received\u2026 I will stay with Prime Minister Narendra Modi till my last breath.\u201d His commitment reflects the necessity for unity in navigating the competitive electoral landscape.<\/p>\n<p>In the previous assembly elections held in 2020, the JD(U) contested <strong>115 seats<\/strong>, with the BJP contesting <strong>110 seats<\/strong> and HAM receiving <strong>seven<\/strong>. The outcome saw the JD(U) winning only <strong>43 seats<\/strong> while the BJP secured an impressive <strong>74 seats<\/strong>. This significant disparity momentarily strained the alliance, leading to Nitish Kumar\u2019s temporary exit from the NDA.<\/p>\n<p>The forthcoming <strong>Bihar Assembly elections<\/strong> are scheduled to occur in two phases: on <strong>November 6 and November 11<\/strong>, culminating with vote counting on <strong>November 14<\/strong>. This timeline sets the stage for a highly competitive electoral battle, with the NDA striving to consolidate its position against potential challengers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NDA finalises its seat-sharing arrangement for Bihar Assembly elections. 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