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The Bihar NDA alliance is experiencing intense negotiations over seat distribution for the upcoming assembly polls. Jitan Ram Manjhi has boldly demanded 20 seats for his HAM party, significantly more than the 7 seats contested in 2020. Multiple alliance partners are pushing for their preferred seat allocations, creating tension within the coalition. A high-level BJP strategy meeting led by Amit Shah is currently working to resolve these complex negotiations and present a unified front.

Key Points: Manjhi Demands 20 Seats for HAM in Bihar NDA Polls

  • Manjhi seeks 20 Assembly seats for HAM party recognition
  • NDA faces complex seat-sharing negotiations in Bihar
  • HAM previously won 4 out of 7 contested seats in 2020
  • High-level BJP strategy meeting underway to resolve seat distribution
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Jitan Ram Manjhi demands 20 seats for HAM to contest Bihar Assembly polls

Jitan Ram Manjhi pushes for HAM's expanded role in Bihar NDA seat-sharing, challenging alliance dynamics ahead of crucial assembly elections.

"If the constituent parties of the NDA have sympathy for us, then our demand will definitely be fulfilled - Jitan Ram Manjhi"

Patna, Sep 3

Preparations have picked up pace in the NDA camp ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with seat-sharing discussions now entering a crucial stage. Leaders of the five alliance partners — the BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha — are engaged in intense brainstorming over the distribution of the 243 Assembly seats.

HAM patron and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has openly placed his demand before the allies. "If the constituent parties of the NDA have sympathy for us, then our demand will definitely be fulfilled," Jitan Ram Manjhi said, adding that HAM must be allotted at least 20 Assembly seats in order to secure recognition as a full-fledged party.

His statement underlines the growing tug-of-war within the NDA over seat distribution, with each party keen to secure a stronger footing in the alliance ahead of the Assembly polls.

With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, the biggest challenge for the NDA remains striking a fine balance in seat-sharing among its allies the BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha.

In the 2020 Assembly elections, the HAM contested on 7 seats and won 4. This time, HAM has tripled its demand to 20 seats, a move that poses a major hurdle for the BJP in adjusting the distribution.

The situation has grown more complex as LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti publicly asserted that his party will settle for nothing less than a respectable share exceeding 43 seats.

Amid these mounting demands, a high-level BJP strategy meeting is currently underway in New Delhi, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Those in attendance include BJP state President Dilip Jaiswal, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Organisation General Secretary Bhikhubhai Dalsaniya, and Nagendra Nath.

Party insiders say that September will be a decisive month for the NDA, as formal distribution of seats is yet to be finalised.

The leadership is expected to iron out the differences and present a united front ahead of the polls, but negotiations remain tense.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is typical Bihar politics! Every election, same seat-sharing drama. Parties forget about development and focus only on seats. When will they think about the people? 😒
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Aman W
Manjhi represents Mahadalit community strongly. If NDA wants to maintain its social coalition, they should accommodate reasonable demands. But 20 seems excessive given past performance.
Suresh O
BJP needs to handle this carefully. Too many allies, too many demands. LJP wants 43+, HAM wants 20... how will they satisfy everyone? Amit Shah has a tough job ahead! 🧠
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Neha E
Hope they finalize soon and focus on campaigning. Bihar needs stable government and development, not endless political negotiations. Jai Bihar! 🙏
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Vikram M
Manjhi is playing smart politics. Starting high gives him negotiation room. Probably settle around 10-12 seats. That's how these negotiations work in Bihar. 😄

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