In Bihar elections, Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) has sought 40 seats from NDA, while BJP is ready to give 25. Chirag is also questioning Nitish Sarkar, causing tension in the NDA.
Patna: As the date of the assembly elections in Bihar draws closer, political stir has intensified. This time the contest is believed to be between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -led NDA and the grand alliance led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), but a new crisis has arisen over the seat sharing within the NDA camp. Chirag Paswan, head of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Union Minister, is now demanding a big stake in the assembly elections after the party’s recent victory in the Lok Sabha.
Pulls over seat
According to sources, Chirag Paswan has demanded 40 assembly seats for his party, while the BJP has been offered a maximum of 25 seats so far. Other NDA allies including JDU are also not in favor of giving more seats. The aggressive attitude of LJP (Ram Vilas) has increased the problems of BJP-JDU. Chirag Paswan claims that his party has proved his strength by winning all five seats in Bihar in the Lok Sabha elections, so he should get adequate representation in the assembly as well.
Questions raising lamp
Chirag Paswan is not limited to seats only. They are also continuously questioning the law and order of the state and the performance of the Nitish Kumar government, which has deepened the internal tension in the NDA. Experts believe that Chirag wants to present himself as a strong alternative to Bihar politics, even as a possible contender for the post of Chief Minister.
Doring sword for BJP
For BJP, this situation is no less than a two -edged sword. If she gives more seats to Chirag, then the resentment of colleagues like JDU can be revealed, which will create a possibility of stir in the alliance. On the other hand, if LJP is given less seat, the possibility of Chirag will be separated and contesting elections, BJP-JDU suffered losses in many seats due to LJP fighting alone in the 2020 assembly elections.
Will NDA take the attitude?
Now the important question is, what will BJP and JDU take on the big demand of Chirag Paswan? Will NDA be able to remain united or will the threat of internalization be revealed again? The next few days of Bihar elections will be the real test of not only political equations, but also unmatched strategic skills and patience.