The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its strategy for seat distribution in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Surveys have been conducted to assess the caste demographics of each constituency, which will inform candidate selection. The aim is to ensure that candidates from specific castes are nominated to maximize electoral prospects. The existing MLAs are likely to be retained, with some facing the possibility of ticket cancellation based on performance and survey reports. Those receiving negative feedback in consecutive surveys may lose their nominations. Further discussions on seat distribution will precede a final decision in Delhi.
Chirag Paswan, the leader of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and a Union Minister, has confirmed his participation in the Bihar assembly elections. He intends to contest from a seat determined by the public. He emphasized that his decision is primarily aimed at improving his party’s success rate and assisting the NDA. He seeks to secure a decisive victory for the NDA in the upcoming elections. His move is viewed as a strategic maneuver to gain leverage for his party during seat-sharing negotiations with the NDA partners, given the BJP and JD(U)’s ambitions to contest a significant number of seats. Paswan’s party is reportedly looking to secure 40 seats, referencing their strong performance in the previous Lok Sabha elections.