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The Bihar NDA alliance is experiencing significant internal tensions over seat-sharing arrangements. Chirag Paswan has called an emergency meeting of the LJPRV to strategize their next moves. Negotiations with the BJP remain unresolved, creating uncertainty just days before nomination processes begin. The alliance's stability is being tested by competing political interests and demand for fair representation.

Key Points: Chirag Paswan Escalates NDA Seat-Share Battle in Bihar

  • Emergency LJPRV meeting called to discuss Bihar election strategy
  • Talks between Chirag Paswan and BJP remain stalled
  • Nomination process begins in just three days
  • Jitan Ram Manjhi adds pressure with additional seat demands
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Bihar: Seat-sharing tussle deepens in NDA; Chirag Paswan calls emergency meeting of LJPRV

Bihar NDA alliance faces critical seat-sharing deadlock as Chirag Paswan calls urgent LJPRV meeting amid election tensions

"We need a fair representation for our party - Chirag Paswan (Implied)"

Patna, Oct 8

The seat-sharing impasse within the NDA in Bihar appears to be escalating, with the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) adopting a tougher stance.

Sources suggest that Chirag Paswan is unhappy with the JDU's stance on the seat-sharing arrangement.

In a sudden move, the LJPRV has called an emergency meeting of its key office-bearers at the party's state headquarters in Patna on Thursday (October 9) at 10 a.m.

A letter in this regard was issued from the office of Jamui Lok Sabha MP Arun Bharti, who has been appointed in-charge of the Bihar elections. He will preside over the meeting.

The Bihar election co-in-charge Raju Tiwari, along with party MPs, state general secretaries, vice presidents, and cell presidents, has been instructed to attend the meeting on time.

The meeting is expected to discuss crucial issues related to the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and formulate the party's next steps amid the ongoing stalemate.

It is believed that the LJPRV leadership will hold internal consultations before taking any major decision regarding the alliance.

Meanwhile, sources say talks between Chirag Paswan and BJP leaders remain stalled.

Though Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde had met Chirag in Delhi on October 7, Paswan was reportedly not satisfied with the offer presented by the BJP.

On Wednesday, Chirag Paswan skipped any meeting with BJP leaders, as he was in Bihar to mark the death anniversary of his father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan, in Khagaria.

Chirag left for Delhi on Wednesday night with a possibility to discuss the issues on seat-sharing with the BJP top leadership on Thursday.

With only three days left before the nomination process for the Bihar Assembly elections begins, uncertainty looms large within the NDA.

Adding to the turbulence, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has also intensified his rebel stance, demanding 15 seats and hinting at discontent within the alliance.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a voter from Bihar, I'm tired of these political dramas every election. They fight for seats while we suffer from unemployment and poor infrastructure. Focus on development please! 🙏
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Arjun K
Chirag is right to stand firm. LJPRV has strong support in many constituencies. BJP and JDU should respect the party's base rather than treating them as junior partners.
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Sarah B
With Manjhi also creating trouble, NDA seems to be falling apart in Bihar. This internal conflict might benefit the opposition Mahagathbandhan. Interesting times ahead!
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Vikram M
Chirag skipping meetings on his father's death anniversary shows his priorities are right. Family first always. But now he needs to resolve this quickly - nominations starting soon! ⏳
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Michael C
Honestly, this seat-sharing tussle shows why Indian politics needs reform. Parties should focus on their manifestos and work for people instead of these endless negotiations.
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Ananya R
As a young voter from Patna, I feel Chirag Paswan represents the new generation in politics. But he should also learn to compromise for the larger alliance benefit. Balance is key! ✨

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