The NDA alliance has finalized its strategy for seat distribution in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, based on surveys that assessed caste dynamics in each constituency. The alliance aims to ensure the nomination of candidates from specific castes to maximize their chances of winning. Incumbent MLAs are likely to keep their seats, while some could lose their tickets if their performance is not up to the mark or if they receive negative feedback in consecutive surveys. Further discussions on seat allocation will occur in Bihar, leading up to a final decision in Delhi.
Simultaneously, Chirag Paswan, the leader of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and a Union Minister, announced his candidacy for the Bihar assembly elections, dispelling rumors about his role. He stated he would contest from a seat chosen by the people. Paswan made it clear that his intent is to bolster his party’s performance and help the NDA. This announcement is seen as a move to strengthen his party’s position during seat-sharing negotiations, where the BJP and JD(U) are aiming to contest a significant number of seats. Paswan’s party is reportedly seeking 40 seats, pointing to their success in the last Lok Sabha elections.