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Uneasiness Among NDA Partners Over Seat-Sharing Formula for Bihar Elections

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The seat-sharing formula for the Bihar elections has sparked uneasiness among NDA partners, particularly the Jitan Ram Manjhi-led HAM(S) and Upendra Kushwaha-led RLM, despite efforts by the BJP leadership to ease out frictions and make it a smooth alliance. The formula, announced on Sunday, has allocated 101 seats to the BJP and 101 seats to the JD(U), while the LJP(RV) of Chirag Paswan will contest 29 seats, HAM(S) 6 seats, and RLM 6 seats. The priority given to Chirag Paswan's party in both the number of seats and the choice of seats, which were previously held by the BJP, has created tension.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each in the Bihar elections, while the LJP(RV) will contest 29 seats, HAM(S) 6 seats, and RLM 6 seats.
  • The LJP(RV) has been given choice seats, including Brahmpur, Govindganj, Arwal, Hisua, and Danapur, which were previously held by the BJP.
  • HAM(S) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed sadness among party workers, but stated that they will abide by the decision and ensure a victory for the NDA.
  • RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha expressed his dissatisfaction through a post on X, stating that the clouds were conspiring against him and it rained where his home was.
  • BJP leaders Dharmendra Pradhan, Vinod Tawde, and Nityanand Rai played a crucial role in ironing out differences among NDA partners.
  • The joint NDA press conference to announce the constituency allocation was postponed due to the uneasiness and tensions among partners.

Statistics:

  • The BJP and JD(U) will contest 202 seats in total (101 + 101).
  • The LJP(RV) will contest 29 seats.
  • HAM(S) will contest 6 seats.
  • RLM will contest 6 seats.
  • The Bihar elections are scheduled to take place in 2024.

Sources:

  • Times Content: "Uneasiness Among NDA Partners Over Seat-Sharing Formula for Bihar Elections" (no specific publication date mentioned)
  • Jitan Ram Manjhi's statement: "We are with PM Modi and if a decision has been taken, we will abide by it and ensure a victory for the NDA."
  • Upendra Kushwaha's X post: "Clouds are conspiring against me, and it rained where my home was."

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