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BJP and LJP Finalize 25-26 Seat Deal for Bihar Elections After Intense Negotiations
Oct 10, 2025 04:00 pm CST
The BJP and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) have reached a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Bihar elections, with LJP accepting 25-26 seats instead of their demanded 40. The deal includes concessions on implementing the 'Bihar first, Bihari first' agenda and assurances of respect at all government levels. Negotiations involved Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, with Paswan reportedly remaining unsatisfied despite the compromise.
BJP to Announce Bihar Election Candidates as Nitish Kumar Delegates Negotiation Leadership
Oct 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST
BJP's central election committee will meet on Sunday to finalize candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the first NDA candidate list expected on Monday. Nitish Kumar has authorized BJP to lead alliance negotiations amid a challenging electoral landscape featuring opposition from Congress-RJD alliance and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement.
Jitan Ram Manjhi Demands 15 Seats for Hindustan Awam Morcha in Bihar NDA Alliance
Oct 08, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has threatened to withdraw his Hindustan Awam Morcha from contesting the upcoming Bihar elections if not allocated at least 15 seats, while still remaining in the NDA alliance. BJP chief JP Nadda has reportedly reached out to address the tension as NDA's seat-sharing formula remains unannounced with JDU and BJP expected to contest approximately 100 seats each.
7 Critical Factors Shaping Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Unemployment Crisis to Voter Demographics
Oct 07, 2025 02:29 am CST
Bihar's 2025 assembly election represents a crucial democratic test influenced by seven key factors. With voting scheduled for November 6 and 11, the electoral battle centers on widespread unemployment, substantial out-migration, corruption allegations, controversial electoral roll revisions, women's voting power, declining education quality, and immigration concerns in the Seemanchal region. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's two-decade leadership faces unprecedented anti-incumbency, the outcome on November 14 will shape not only Bihar's future but reflect broader patterns in Indian democracy.
Asaduddin Owaisi Confirms AIMIM's Outreach to RJD for Bihar Election Alliance
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi confirms his party has reached out to RJD for an alliance in upcoming Bihar elections. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he discusses potential political partnerships, addresses religious controversies including the "I Love Muhammad" poster row, counters BJP's 'infiltrators' claims, and comments on Ladakh unrest. Owaisi reveals AIMIM has requested six seats from RJD and aims to prevent BJP's return to power in Bihar.
NDA To Finalise Bihar Seats After Poll Dates Come, To Curb Desertions
Sep 23, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The NDA leadership will take a final call on the seat-sharing arrangement between allies after the Election Commission announces the dates for the Bihar election, sources in the BJP have said
"People Accused By Prashant Kishor Should...": Bihar BJP Leader's Advice
Sep 23, 2025 12:17 am CST
Ahead of the Bihar election cracks seem to be developing in the ruling BJP, after ex-union minister RK Singh questioned party colleague and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and the party state unit chief, Dilip Jaiswal, over corruption charges