seat-sharing
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
BJP's Strategic Mastery: How Equal Seat-Sharing in Bihar Elections Could Reshape Political Power Dynamics
Oct 14, 2025 01:30 am CST
The BJP has finalized a strategic seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, marking a historic shift by contesting equal seats with JD(U) for the first time. This calculated approach mirrors their successful Maharashtra strategy and could position the party to claim Bihar's Chief Ministership if their candidates outperform JD(U) counterparts. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan remains mired in negotiations with elections less than three weeks away, highlighting BJP's organizational advantage in this critical electoral battle.
RJD and Congress Clash Over 5 Key Bihar Constituencies Ahead of November Elections
Oct 11, 2025 11:29 pm CST
Tensions rise within the INDIA alliance as RJD and Congress struggle to reach consensus on five crucial Bihar constituencies: Baisi, Bahadurganj, Raniganj, Kahlgaon, and Saharsa. Both parties remain engaged in negotiations while simultaneously dealing with disagreements over their chief ministerial candidate ahead of the two-phase November elections.
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.
Prashant Kishor Rejects Alliance With Chirag Paswan's LJP For Bihar Elections: "Our Alliance Is With The People"
Oct 08, 2025 10:57 am CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has firmly ruled out any electoral alliance between his Jan Suraaj Party and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party for the upcoming Bihar elections, stating his party will contest independently. Meanwhile, Paswan continues negotiations with BJP-led NDA allies over seat-sharing demands, seeking 40 assembly seats while being offered only 25.
NDA-BJP Alliance Finalizing Bihar Assembly Seat-Sharing With Chirag Paswan's LJP
Oct 07, 2025 07:13 pm CST
The NDA alliance is expected to finalize seat-sharing for Bihar assembly elections within days, with negotiations between BJP and Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) currently underway. Paswan seeks 40-45 seats based on his party's perfect Lok Sabha performance, while BJP offers 25 seats. An announcement is likely to be made in Patna soon, as talks continue amid strategic positioning from both sides.
Vijay's TVK Out To Occupy AIADMK Space, 3-Corner Fight In 2026: Congress Leader
Sep 24, 2025 02:58 am CST
Actor Vijay's TVK is a force to reckon with, and the Tamil Nadu elections of 2026 is shaping up to be a tough three-way fight, senior Congress leader and four-time Member of parliament Manickam Tagore admitted to NDTV in an exclusive interview
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
"Won't Contest Polls Without Chief Minister Face": Tejashwi Yadav
Sep 20, 2025 03:18 am CST
The Grand Alliance will not contest the Bihar assembly election without a Chief Ministerial face, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav told NDTV today, packing in a little dig.