Bihar Elections 2025: NDA Seals Bihar Seat-Sharing Deal: BJP, JDU Get 101 Each, LJP (R) 29

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar has officially announced its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Assembly elections, concluding intense negotiations among its constituents. The announcement, made by BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, confirms a balanced distribution of constituencies among the alliance partners.

Seat Distribution Details

As per the finalized agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) will each contest 101 seats. This equitable distribution highlights the two major parties' strong standing within the alliance. Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) (LJP R) has been allotted 29 seats, a significant share although slightly less than their initial demand of 35. Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) will each contest 6 seats. Manjhi had reportedly sought 15 seats.

Negotiation Process

The seat-sharing talks had been ongoing for several days, marked by considerable speculation and reported disagreements. A crucial meeting in Delhi on October 11 provided the final touches to the deal, with the official announcement following on October 12. This resolution paves the way for the NDA to present a united front in the electoral battle, while

Reactions from Leaders

Following the announcement, Chirag Paswan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his satisfaction, stating that the NDA family completed the seat distribution in a harmonious environment. Dharmendra Pradhan also confirmed the numbers via a tweet, rallying support with the slogan, "Bihar is ready, NDA government again, while " This agreement is expected to boost the morale of alliance workers and leaders across the state.