Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Patna to discuss strategies for securing key constituencies ahead of the 243-seat Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14
The Congress MP accused the BJP of pursuing a "hidden agenda" and pointed to its treatment of senior leaders, such as Nitish Kumar, as indicative of manipulation reminiscent of the Eknath Shinde episode in Maharashtra.
SBSP has decided to contest alone in Bihar after its party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar expressed dissatisfaction with the NDA for not offering any seat. The party has already released its first list of 47 candidates.
Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) asserted that the NDA in Bihar is united and well-coordinated ahead of the assembly elections, dismissing reports of internal friction.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and senior JD-U leader Harivansh on Friday took a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and said he held important responsibilities as Bihar Deputy Chief Minister but did not leave a mark, and his leadership doesn't inspire any hope.
Shah said, "I have seen RJD - Rashtriya Janata Dal's candidates ' list, and it contains the name of Shahabuddin's son. Can Bihar remain safe if RJD gives the election ticket to Shahabuddin's son? If we have to keep Bihar safe, we need to bring back the jodi of Modi-Nitish."
Speaking to ANI, Bhagat said, "Certainly, he (Amit Shah) has given the indication... BJP has already rejected him (Nitish Kumar)... BJP is only using him."
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday questioned the delay in Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar Assembly election, suggesting a lack of coordination and "craving" to gain power in the alliance.
As Bihar gears up for the Assembly elections, Union Minister Amit Shah on Friday met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his residence in Patna, on the final day of nominations for the first phase of polls to the 243-member state legislature.
JD(U) MP informed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has begun its campaign programs, and other leaders are also starting their campaigns from today.
Goa Chief Minister and BJP leader Pramod Sawant, while speaking to ANI, exudes confidence in NDA's victory ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Polls 2025.