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Seat-Sharing Dispute Rocks Grand Alliance

Khazavali — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:26:44 +0000

The Bihar Elections seat-sharing dispute has created tension among both the NDA and the Grand Alliance. Talks between the BJP and JDU have ended, but differences remain with allies like RLMO, HAM, and LJP (R). BJP leaders Nityanand Rai and Samrat Chaudhary are trying to build a final consensus. Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi have expressed concerns about incomplete talks.

In the Grand Alliance, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav discussed seat-sharing with Rahul Gandhi, while Tejashwi Yadav plans to meet him soon. The tussle between RJD, Congress, and CPI(ML) continues.

The Bihar Elections seat-sharing dispute deepens as smaller allies demand more seats and recognition. Chirag Paswan seeks 30–40 seats, while Manjhi demands 15. Multiple parties claim overlapping constituencies, causing further confusion. BJP aims to announce a final arrangement soon, but internal dissatisfaction remains high on both sides.

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Nitish Kumar and Amit Shah Resolve Bihar Seat-Sharing Dispute

Khazavali — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:10:04 +0000

Nitish Kumar and Amit Shah met to resolve the seat-sharing issue between BJP and JD(U) for the Bihar Assembly elections. Their meeting helped ease tensions and move toward a final agreement on the seats within the NDA alliance.

The leaders discussed the seat distribution. JD(U) reportedly wants 100 seats, while BJP proposes around 40-42 seats. Both parties are focused on finalizing the deal soon.

Amit Shah arrived in Patna on Thursday morning. He met with BJP leaders before sitting down with Nitish Kumar. The discussions aimed to ensure a united front for the NDA in the elections.

Smaller parties, including RJD, are also eyeing the seat distribution. However, it remains unclear how many seats the NDA will secure in the elections. JD(U) and BJP aim to resolve the matter quickly.

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Congress Faces Setback in Bihar Seat Distribution

Khazavali — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:13:49 +0000

The Congress Party is facing challenges in Bihar’s seat distribution for the upcoming Assembly elections. The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), which includes Congress, VIP, CPI, JMM, and RJD, is currently in talks over how to divide the seats. According to sources, Congress is expected to contest around 60 to 62 seats.

This decision could impact Congress’s chances of winning a significant number of seats. The party is focusing on selecting seats that are winnable, as there is growing concern over the shifting dynamics of seat-sharing within the alliance. Congress had hoped to win 70 seats in the 2020 elections, but now there are doubts about this goal.

Smaller parties in the Mahagathbandhan, like VIP and JMM, are also demanding a larger share of seats. This has added to the tensions within the alliance. Congress leaders are working to resolve these issues and ensure that the party contests key constituencies.

The final decision on seat-sharing will play a critical role in Congress’s strategy for the elections, and it could affect the outcome of the vote.

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