Quick Insights:
- Equal Power Share: BJP and JDU contest 101 seats each, reaffirming alliance balance; LJP(RV) gets 29 seats.
- Negotiation Marathon: Days of talks and central intervention resolved early rifts, focusing on booth-level coordination.
- Campaign Kickoff: PM Modi’s ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Majboot’ on October 15 will mark NDA’s official campaign launch.
- Election Timeline: Candidate lists out soon; nominations for Phase 1 close October 17, setting the stage for a crucial Bihar battle.
In a key move for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing formula for all 243 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JDU) will each contest 101 seats, while Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP(RV)) gets 29. Smaller allies Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM(S)) received 6 seats each.
What is the Seat-Sharing Breakdown?
- JDU: 101 seats
- BJP: 101 seats
- LJP(RV): 29 seats
- RLM: 6 seats
- HAM(S): 6 seats
This equal split between BJP and JDU marks a shift from 2020, emphasizing unity and “quality seats” for allies based on past performance and vote shares.
Who are the key NDA players?
Led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JDU and BJP under PM Narendra Modi, the alliance includes Chirag Paswan’s LJP(RV), Upendra Kushwaha’s RLM, and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM(S). Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the “cordial” deal, predicting an NDA victory.
When and Where was it announced?
The agreement was revealed on October 13, 2024, in Patna, ahead of polls on November 6 and 11, 2025 (counting November 14). It followed marathon talks involving Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and PM Modi’s election committee.
Why does this matter for Bihar Elections 2025?
The formula counters the opposition Mahagathbandhan (RJD-led INDIA bloc), leveraging NDA’s 2020 strengths—JDU’s 15.39% and BJP’s 19.46% vote shares. It resolves demands (LJP(RV) settled for 29 from 40; HAM(S) from 15 to 6), focusing on winnability to form a stable government amid caste and regional dynamics.
How was the deal reached?
Intense negotiations over days included core committee meetings, ally talks, and central deliberations. Despite initial tensions, BJP mediation ensured harmony, prioritizing booth-level strength.What’s Next in NDA’s Bihar Campaign?Candidate lists are due soon, with nominations ending October 17 for phase one. PM Modi kicked off efforts on October 15 via ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Majboot’. The NDA aims to reclaim power in Bihar’s high-stakes race.
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