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Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party has made crucial organizational changes ahead of the Bihar elections. The party appointed Jamui MP Arun Bharti as election in-charge and Raju Tiwari as his deputy. This move comes as the NDA alliance finalizes its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming polls. With LJPRV's perfect 5/5 win record in recent Lok Sabha elections, the party holds significant bargaining power in negotiations.

Key Points: Chirag Paswan Appoints Arun Bharti Bihar Polls In-Charge

  • Jamui MP Arun Bharti appointed election in-charge for Bihar assembly polls
  • Raju Tiwari named deputy in-charge overseeing candidate selection
  • Appointments made under Union Minister Chirag Paswan's direct orders
  • Party seeks 43-137 seats in ongoing NDA seat-sharing negotiations
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Bihar polls: LJP (Ram Vilas) appoints Arun Bharti as election in-charge

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) names Jamui MP Arun Bharti as election in-charge for Bihar assembly polls, strengthening NDA alliance preparations.

"LJPRV seeks a respectable share between 43 and 137 assembly seats - Arun Bharti"

Patna, Oct 7

With the announcement of the Bihar Assembly election dates, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has made key organisational changes ahead of the polls.

The party has appointed Jamui MP Arun Bharti as the Election In-Charge and State President Raju Tiwari as the Deputy Election In-Charge, effective immediately. A letter issued by Abdul Khalik, the National General Secretary of the party, stated that these appointments were made under the direction of Union Minister and Party President Chirag Paswan. The letter also mentioned that all previous appointments related to the election in-charge position stand cancelled with immediate effect.

Following the new appointments, Arun Bharti and Raju Tiwari will oversee all election-related responsibilities, including candidate selection, campaign management, and strategy formulation. The move is seen as a significant organisational development within the NDA alliance as preparations intensify for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting on November 14.

Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJPRV) has emerged as a strong regional force in Bihar politics, holding five Lok Sabha seats. The latest organisational reshuffle, appointing Arun Bharti as Election In-Charge and Raju Tiwari as Deputy Election In-Charge, comes at a crucial time as the seat-sharing formula within the NDA remains undecided.

According to sources, the delay in finalising the formula is largely due to Chirag Paswan’s firm stance on securing a significant number of seats for his party. Arun Bharti had earlier asserted that the LJPRV seeks a respectable share between 43 and 137 assembly seats in the upcoming election.

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly polls, the undivided LJP had contested 137 seats independently, winning only one, whose MLA later joined the JD(U). However, the political landscape has shifted since then. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chirag Paswan’s LJPRV contested five seats under the NDA banner and won all five, achieving a 100 per cent strike rate. This resounding success has significantly enhanced the party’s bargaining power within the NDA, making its role pivotal in the seat-sharing negotiations for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting move! Arun Bharti is a good choice as he's an MP from Jamui and understands ground realities. Hope this brings stability to LJP's election preparations. Bihar needs development-focused politics, not just seat-sharing drama.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the organizational changes, I'm concerned about the constant reshuffling. Cancelling all previous appointments doesn't show stability. Hope this new team delivers better results than 2020 when they won only 1 seat.
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Vikram M
Chirag Paswan's demand for 43-137 seats seems ambitious but justified after their 5/5 Lok Sabha performance. NDA should give them respectable seats to maintain alliance harmony. Jai Bihar! 🙏
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Ananya R
Good to see young leadership taking charge. Arun Bharti and Raju Tiwari both have good political experience. Hope they focus on women's safety and employment issues in their campaign. Bihar needs these changes urgently.
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Michael C
The timing of these appointments is crucial with elections just weeks away. Hope this brings clarity to NDA's seat-sharing formula. Bihar's development should be the priority for all parties involved.

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