Owaisi’s party said a government is possible if JDU, RJD, Congress, CPIML, CPIM, and AIMIM join hands. The numbers add up to 124 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark of 122 in Bihar. AIMIM even shared a sample cabinet plan to show how this alliance could work.

The party suggested that JDU could keep the Chief Minister’s post, along with two Deputy Chief Ministers and 20 ministers. RJD would get six ministerial posts, Congress would get two, and Left parties would get one each. AIMIM also proposed Nitish Kumar as the PM candidate for 2029.

In Seemanchal, AIMIM contested 29 seats, mostly in Muslim-dominated areas. It tried to join the Grand Alliance before the polls, but the offer was rejected. So, the party contested alone. Vote splits helped AIMIM win five seats, though it narrowly lost many others. The party now hopes its regional strength can shape future alliances.

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Another strong result came from the Sandesh Assembly seat, where RJD’s Kiran Devi secured victory with a margin of 50,607 votes. Similar scenes unfolded in several constituencies. CPI(ML)’s Manoj Manzil won Agiaon by 48,550 votes, while RJD’s Shambhunath Yadav claimed Brahmapur by 51,141 votes.

AIMIM’s Akhtarul Imam triumphed in Amour with 52,515 votes, and Mohammad Anj Nayami won Bahadurganj by 45,215 votes. The BJP also showed strength with Pawan Kumar Yadav’s win in Kahalgaon. These wide margins show a changing voter trend in Bihar.

Overall, the Bihar Elections highlighted shifting loyalties, with CPI(ML), RJD, BJP, and AIMIM emerging as strong players across different regions.

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The RJD and Congress will face each other on five seats, Congress and CPI(ML) on four, RJD and VIP on one, and Congress and IIP on one. Congress has the highest overlap with nine contesting seats against allies. CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya called it a minor issue, saying such overlaps are part of strategy. On Thursday, Congress withdrew from Warisaliganj and VIP from Babu Barhi, ending friendly contests on two seats.

These contests show that while the Bihar Grand Alliance stands united, minor internal rivalries remain.

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The Mahagathbandhan aims to strengthen its position across Bihar by balancing regional and national parties under one umbrella. This united front hopes to give a strong challenge to the NDA in the upcoming polls.

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The CPI(ML), an ally of the Grand Alliance, had announced 18 candidates, and six, including Satyadev Ram, filed nominations that day. The arrest was linked to a 2005 rail blockade case at Daraunda Railway Station. The Sonpur Railway Court had issued a permanent warrant against him. CPI(ML) State Secretary Kunal condemned the move, alleging it was politically motivated and carried out on the government’s orders.

Satyadev Ram claimed he was unaware of any warrant and called his arrest unjust. The CPI(ML) criticized the timing of the arrest, calling it an attempt to silence their voices during the election. The episode has now become a major discussion point in Bihar’s political circles.

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Rahul’s father, Jagdish Sharma, served as MLA from Ghosi for eight consecutive terms and once as MP from Jehanabad. His influence in the Magadh region is strong, and this shift is seen as Tejashwi’s strategy to attract Bhumihar voters. Jagdish Sharma, who was denied a ticket by Nitish Kumar’s JDU in 2024, has been upset since then.

Rahul Sharma’s entry into RJD could reshape alliances in Ghosi. Talks between RJD and CPI(ML) over seat-sharing are still underway, and the final decision is expected soon.

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The CPI(ML) rejected RJD’s offer of 19 seats and demanded 30. The VIP party also asked for 30 seats, increasing pressure on Tejashwi Yadav. Party sources say VIP may look for other options if ignored.

The CPI(M) feels the alliance talks are too slow. The CPI(ML) and VIP want more representation. These strong demands have blocked progress. The Bihar seat-sharing crisis now threatens the unity of the Grand Alliance.

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Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader, is working to resolve the Bihar seat sharing deadlock before finalizing Left party allocations. Congress is reportedly demanding 56 to 60 seats, which has complicated negotiations. Meanwhile, the Left parties have urged Tejashwi to address the issue swiftly so they can start campaigning effectively.

Leaders from CPM, including MA Baby, A. Vijay Raghavan, and Ashok Dhawale, recently met Tejashwi Yadav in Patna to discuss the matter. They expressed frustration over delays caused by the Congress-VIP conflict. Despite the stalemate, CPM has begun campaigning in four constituencies—Vibhutipur, Pipra, Mathiani, and Manjhi—while preparing for others.

The alliance hopes to finalize the formula soon, allowing all partners to move forward with a united strategy before elections.

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CPI(ML) has demanded 40 seats but may get 20–25. Congress, which contested 70 seats in 2020, is seeking 60–66 this time, while CPI wants 24 and CPM 20. Mukesh Sahni’s VIP has asked for 60 seats and the Deputy Chief Minister post but might get only 20. JMM, joining the alliance for the first time, is likely to secure 3–6 seats.

In 2020, RJD contested 144 seats and won 75, marking a 50% strike rate. This time, it may contest only 130–135, giving 10–15 seats from its quota to allies. The Bihar Grand Alliance seat-sharing process is tougher than in 2020 due to more parties joining. Final numbers will be revealed once the alliance officially announces its formation.

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The court rejected their appeals and ordered them to surrender within a week. It also cancelled their bail. The judges, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad and Ajit Kumar, confirmed the earlier verdict of the Ara MP-MLA court.

According to the case, JP Singh was attacked with sticks and stones after a party meeting. He died on the spot. All the accused were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹10,000 each.

CPI(ML) State Secretary Kunal called the decision unfair and politically driven. He said they would move the Supreme Court. He urged the people of Bihar and Bhojpur to fight for justice in the next elections.

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