The announcement of the Bihar Assembly Elections has brought to the forefront a deepening dispute over seat-sharing within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With no consensus reached on a seat-sharing formula among the alliance partners, political circles in Bihar are abuzz with speculation and heightened activity.
Chirag Paswan's Strong Stance
Emergency Meeting Convened
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan recently posted a cryptic tweet on his father Ram Vilas Paswan's death anniversary, stating, "If you want to fight against oppression, learn to die. " Political observers interpret this as a clear signal that his party feels overlooked in the seat-sharing negotiations. Paswan has indicated that he might adopt a firm stance if. His demand for a 'respectable' share of seats isn't met.
The escalating internal strife within the alliance has Notably heightened the sensitivity of the situation. Amidst growing tensions and new developments in the seat-sharing formula, Chirag Paswan has taken a decisive step by calling an emergency meeting in Patna on Thursday. This crucial gathering is expected to see intensive discussions among senior party leaders and office-bearers regarding the current seat-sharing scenario and the party's future strategy within the NDA. The meeting will be chaired by MP Arun Bharti, who is also the Bihar election in-charge. MPs, election co-in-charges, the principal general secretary, state vice presidents, and all heads of party cells are expected to attend.
Dissatisfaction with BJP's Offer
According to media reports, Chirag Paswan isn't satisfied with the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) proposed seat-sharing offer. It's reported that the BJP has offered LJP (Ram Vilas) only 20-22 seats, while Paswan is demanding a Importantly higher share of 45 to 54 seats. Due to this dissatisfaction, Paswan didn't meet BJP leaders on Thursday and instead departed for Delhi. Conversely, BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan arrived in Patna to hold discussions on seat-sharing.
