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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is finalizing its seat-sharing strategy for the Bihar Assembly elections with full unity. Key allies like Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi are negotiating their seat allocations through discussions. Senior BJP leaders, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, have strongly emphasized the alliance's cohesion and shared commitment. The official seat-sharing formula is expected to be announced soon, maintaining the alliance's collaborative spirit.

Key Points: NDA Bihar Allies United Amid Seat-Share Talks Chirag Paswan Manjhi

  • NDA allies negotiate seat-sharing for upcoming Bihar Assembly elections
  • Chirag Paswan seeks 40 seats, Manjhi demands 15 seats
  • BJP leaders dismiss speculation of internal conflicts
  • Alliance committed to Bihar's developmental progress
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NDA allies reaffirm unity amid final phase of Bihar seat-sharing talks

NDA leaders reaffirm alliance strength in Bihar polls, dismiss rumors of discord while negotiating seat allocation

"NDA is united as a whole and will remain so - Ravi Shankar Prasad"

Patna, Oct 8

As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) finalises its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, alliance leaders have reiterated that all constituent parties remain united and will contest the polls with full strength.

This comes amid demands from key allies -- Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi -- for a fair share of seats for their respective parties, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and the Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM).

Chirag Paswan is reportedly seeking around 40 seats, while Manjhi is pressing for at least 15.

The official seat-sharing formula has not yet been announced.

BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, speaking to IANS, dismissed speculation of discord within the alliance, asserting, "NDA is united as a whole and will remain so."

JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said that there is "no confusion" among the NDA allies.

Speaking to IANS, he said, "In seat-sharing, parties have certain expectations, and the distribution is determined through logical discussions among all the parties' leadership. There is no confusion anywhere, and the official announcement will be made very soon."

Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai also rubbished talks of any rift, emphasising the alliance's shared commitment to Bihar's progress.

"In NDA, there are people who care about Bihar's development and the future of its children and citizens. To ensure their well-being and happiness, India has accelerated the pace of development in Bihar, bringing significant progress to various regions," he said.

BJP MP Satish Chandra Dubey, too, dismissed rumours of tension among the allies.

Speaking to IANS, he said, "It is not like that. In Bihar, the NDA is standing together with mutual understanding. The five allies will contest the elections together with commitment, and everyone certainly wants to remain united. Consensus is being built, and together we will definitely fight the elections with strength."

- IANS

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Priya S
Chirag Paswan asking for 40 seats seems a bit ambitious, no? His party's base isn't that widespread. Hope the final distribution is realistic and fair for all allies.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Bihar for 5 years now, I've seen how important stable alliances are for development. Hope they sort this out quickly and focus on governance.
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Arjun K
All these "no confusion" statements sound like there's definitely some confusion behind the scenes. But NDA has managed these equations well in the past. Jai Bihar! 🙏
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Meera T
Instead of fighting over seats, parties should tell us what they'll actually deliver for Bihar's youth. Unemployment is the real issue here, not seat numbers.
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Ravi K
Manjhi's HAM has a solid base in certain constituencies. 15 seats seems reasonable for them. Hope BJP leadership handles this wisely to keep the alliance strong.

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