Bihar.
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After giving the biggest blow to the opposition Indian alliance by defeating JDU in Bihar, the main challenge facing BJP is the distribution of seats. With JDU coming together and Mukesh Sahni’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) also joining NDA, there will be seven parties in the NDA clan in the state. In such a situation, JDU will have to bear the biggest loss, while to implement the mission clean sweep, BJP will also have to open its heart to keep its allies simple.
Actually, BJP’s strategy is to limit the RJD-led grand alliance to the Yadav-Muslim voter segment only. After leaving JDU, the party had roped in Upendra Kushwaha, Jitan Ram Manjhi and LJP faction leader Chirag Paswan, while talks with VIP’s Mukesh Sahni were in the final stages. Then BJP itself had decided on the formula to contest on 28 seats and leave 12 seats for its allies. However, after the arrival of JDU, the party will have to decide on a new formula.
JDU will suffer the biggest loss
According to BJP sources, JDU, which fought on 17 seats in the last elections, will get 10 to 12 seats this time. BJP itself will contest elections on maximum 20 seats. The remaining seats will be given to both the factions of LJP, VIP, HAM and RLJD. The party’s challenge is also big because the opposition grand alliance is waiting for a split in seat distribution. Sensing this, other allies other than JDU may ask for seats under the old formula.
