Bihar Elections: Amit Shah's Statement on CM Face Sparks Debate

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The upcoming Bihar elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with the results set to be announced on November 14. The question on everyone's mind is whether Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time, or if the BJP-led NDA alliance will launch a new CM face. During an interview with India Today, Union Minister Amit Shah made a significant statement that has sparked debate. Shah stated that the decision to select the CM face will be in the hands of the entire alliance, not just the BJP, and that the party respects the alliance and its partners.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amit Shah, Union Minister, stated that the decision to select the Chief Minister face will be in the hands of the entire alliance, not just the BJP.
  • The BJP respects the alliance and its partners, including Nitish Kumar's JD(U), Chirag Paswan's LJP, and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM).
  • Shah maintained that even if the BJP gets more MLAs than its alliance partners, Nitish Kumar is still the Chief Minister.
  • The first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls will take place on November 6, and the second phase on November 11.
  • The counting of votes will take place on November 14.
  • The elections will be between the NDA, led by the BJP, JD(U), LJP, and HAM, and the INDIA bloc, led by Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
  • The BJP has announced all 101 candidates, while JD(U) has also announced its candidates fielded from their constituencies.

Statistics:

  • 2 phases of Bihar Assembly polls scheduled: November 6 and November 11.
  • Results to be announced on: November 14.
  • Total candidates announced by the BJP: 101.
  • Total candidates announced by JD(U): 101.
  • Seats allocated to BJP: 101.
  • Seats allocated to JD(U): 101.
  • Seats allocated to LJP (R): 29.
  • Seats allocated to RLM: 6.
  • Seats allocated to HAM: 6.

Sources:

  • India Today
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))
  • Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP (R))
  • Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM)
  • Hindustani Awam Party (Secular) (HAM)
  • DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
  • Contify.com