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The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is pushing for 12 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Party leaders are scheduled to meet RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to discuss this demand. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has completed its review of poll preparedness in the state. With 7.42 crore registered voters, Bihar is gearing up for another intense electoral battle.

Key Points: JMM Demands 12 Seats in Bihar Polls Tejashwi Yadav Meeting

  • JMM seeks 12 assembly seats in Bihar elections through alliance negotiations
  • Senior JMM leaders to meet Tejashwi Yadav for seat-sharing talks
  • Election Commission reviews poll preparedness with 7.42 crore registered voters
  • Bihar faces NDA vs Mahagathbandhan contest with 131-111 seat split
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JMM seeks 12 seats in upcoming Bihar elections, leaders to meet Tejashwi Yadav

JMM seeks 12 seats in Bihar elections as leaders prepare to meet Tejashwi Yadav. Election Commission reviews poll preparedness with 7.42 crore voters registered.

"The party is demanding 12 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections - Manoj Pandey, JMM Spokesperson"

Ranchi, October 5

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey on Sunday said the party is demanding 12 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He added that two senior JMM leaders will meet the Bihar LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to discuss the seat allocation.

The Election Commision of India is reviewing preparedness in the Bihar and has been meeting with political parties.

On Sunday, the second day of its two-day visit to Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) reviewed the preparedness of enforcement agencies for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.

The Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting in Patna today with the heads and nodal officers of various enforcement agencies to assess coordination and readiness for ensuring free, fair, and inducement-free elections in the State.

Yesterday, the CEC Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, held a detailed and comprehensive review in Patna. The Bihar Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Gunjyal and senior officials of the Commission were also present.

The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the Bihar Assembly polls anytime soon. The review follows the publication of the final electoral roll for the Bihar Assembly elections on September 30, marking the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

According to the ECI, the total number of electors in the final list stands at 7.42 crore, compared to 7.89 crore as of June 24 this year.

The electoral battle in Bihar is largely anticipated to be a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, the NDA currently holds 131 seats -- BJP 80, JD(U) 45, HAM(S) 4, and two Independents -- while the Mahagathbandhan holds 111 seats, comprising RJD 77, Congress 19, CPI(ML) 11, CPI(M) 2, and CPI 2.

Political activity has intensified across the State, with parties trading charges and ramping up campaigns ahead of the high-stakes election.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see ECI taking proactive measures for free and fair elections! 👏 The reduction in voter numbers from 7.89 to 7.42 crore needs explanation though - hope it's due to proper verification and not voter suppression.
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Michael C
As someone following Indian politics, the seat-sharing negotiations are always fascinating. JMM's demand seems ambitious given they're not traditionally strong in Bihar. Curious to see how Tejashwi handles this alliance math.
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Ananya R
With 7.42 crore voters, every seat matters! The Mahagathbandhan needs to sort out seat-sharing quickly or they'll lose precious campaign time. NDA appears more organized on this front. 🤔
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I wish political parties would focus more on development agendas rather than just seat negotiations. Bihar needs infrastructure, jobs, and better healthcare - that should be the real discussion point.
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Vikram M
JMM's entry adds another dimension to Bihar politics. They have some presence in border areas with Jharkhand. Smart move by them to expand their base, but 12 seats might be too much to ask! 😅

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