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Last Updated:<\/span>October 12, 2025, 18:26 IST<\/time><\/p>\nNDA finalises Bihar Polls 2025 seat-sharing: BJP and JD(U) get 101 seats each, LJP (Ramvilas) 29, RLM and HAM 6 each.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nThe Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) has authorised the BJP to lead the coordination with other NDA allies. (Image: PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nBihar Polls 2025:<\/strong> The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday finalised the seat-sharing arrangement within its constituents for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.<\/p>\nAs per the deal for the 243-member assembly, the BJP and the JD(U) will contest on 101 seats each. Chirag Paswan\u2019s LJP (Ramvilas) got a big slice, with a share of 29 seats. Upendra Kushwaha\u2019s RLM and Jitan Ram Manjhi\u2019s HAM got a share of six seats each.<\/p>\nFor the first time in Bihar\u2019s electoral history, the BJP and JD(U) will contest an equal number of seats\u2014101 each\u2014in<\/span>\u00a0the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections. This marks a major shift in the state\u2019s political equation, as Nitish Kumar\u2019s party has traditionally contested a larger share whenever the two parties have been in alliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\u0939\u092e \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0939\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0935\u093e\u0924\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0923 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0940\u091f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0924\u0930\u0923 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964BJP \u2013 101JDU \u2013 101LJP (R) \u2013 29RLM \u2013 06HAM \u2013 06<\/p>\n\u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u0926\u0932\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0907\u0938\u0915\u093e \u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/p>\n\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u0924\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0930,\u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0964#NDA4Bihar<\/a> \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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The Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) has authorised the BJP to lead the coordination with other NDA allies. (Image: PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Bihar Polls 2025:<\/strong> The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday finalised the seat-sharing arrangement within its constituents for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.<\/p>\nAs per the deal for the 243-member assembly, the BJP and the JD(U) will contest on 101 seats each. Chirag Paswan\u2019s LJP (Ramvilas) got a big slice, with a share of 29 seats. Upendra Kushwaha\u2019s RLM and Jitan Ram Manjhi\u2019s HAM got a share of six seats each.<\/p>\nFor the first time in Bihar\u2019s electoral history, the BJP and JD(U) will contest an equal number of seats\u2014101 each\u2014in<\/span>\u00a0the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections. This marks a major shift in the state\u2019s political equation, as Nitish Kumar\u2019s party has traditionally contested a larger share whenever the two parties have been in alliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\u0939\u092e \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0939\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0935\u093e\u0924\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0923 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0940\u091f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0924\u0930\u0923 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964BJP \u2013 101JDU \u2013 101LJP (R) \u2013 29RLM \u2013 06HAM \u2013 06<\/p>\n\u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u0926\u0932\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0907\u0938\u0915\u093e \u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/p>\n\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u0924\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0930,\u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0964#NDA4Bihar<\/a> \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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As per the deal for the 243-member assembly, the BJP and the JD(U) will contest on 101 seats each. Chirag Paswan\u2019s LJP (Ramvilas) got a big slice, with a share of 29 seats. Upendra Kushwaha\u2019s RLM and Jitan Ram Manjhi\u2019s HAM got a share of six seats each.<\/p>\n
For the first time in Bihar\u2019s electoral history, the BJP and JD(U) will contest an equal number of seats\u2014101 each\u2014in<\/span>\u00a0the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections. This marks a major shift in the state\u2019s political equation, as Nitish Kumar\u2019s party has traditionally contested a larger share whenever the two parties have been in alliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\u0939\u092e \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0939\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0935\u093e\u0924\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0923 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0940\u091f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0924\u0930\u0923 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964BJP \u2013 101JDU \u2013 101LJP (R) \u2013 29RLM \u2013 06HAM \u2013 06<\/p>\n\u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u0926\u0932\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0907\u0938\u0915\u093e \u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/p>\n\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u0924\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0930,\u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0964#NDA4Bihar<\/a> \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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\n\u0939\u092e \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0939\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0935\u093e\u0924\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0923 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0940\u091f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0924\u0930\u0923 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964BJP \u2013 101JDU \u2013 101LJP (R) \u2013 29RLM \u2013 06HAM \u2013 06<\/p>\n\u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u0926\u0932\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0907\u0938\u0915\u093e \u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/p>\n\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u0924\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0930,\u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0964#NDA4Bihar<\/a> \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u0939\u092e \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0928\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0939\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0935\u093e\u0924\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0923 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0940\u091f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0924\u0930\u0923 \u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964BJP \u2013 101JDU \u2013 101LJP (R) \u2013 29RLM \u2013 06HAM \u2013 06<\/p>\n
\u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u092d\u0940 \u0926\u0932\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0928\u0947\u0924\u093e \u0907\u0938\u0915\u093e \u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/p>\n
\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0939\u0948 \u0924\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0930,\u092b\u093f\u0930 \u0938\u0947 \u090f\u0928\u0921\u0940\u090f \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0964#NDA4Bihar<\/a> \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\nThe BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nLJP Gets Big Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnion Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\nBoth sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\nHe later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The formula was announced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after days of hectic parlays in Patna and the national capital.\u00a0Yesterday, BJP\u2019s election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders held both separate and joint meetings in Patna with various NDA allies.<\/p>\n
The BJP held discussions with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Hindustani Awam Morcha. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai met Chirag Paswan in New Delhi.<\/p>\n
Union Minister Chirag Paswan\u2019s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got a substantial share of 29 seats, instead of the 40 it had demanded.<\/p>\n
Both sides held meetings throughout the day yesterday to resolve the mismatch in the LJP\u2019s demand and BJP\u2019s offer. The discussion, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, concluded \u2018positively\u2019 and are in the \u2018final stage\u2019, LJP chief\u00a0Chirag Paswan\u00a0had said.<\/p>\n
He later told party members that the party stands firmly with the NDA and urged them to work to strengthen PM Modi\u2019s hand to ensure the welfare of Bihar. \u201cWe stand firmly with the NDA. There is need to strengthen Prime Minister Modi\u2019s hands for Bihar\u2019s welfare,” Paswan had told cadres, according to sources who spoke to CNN-News18<\/em>.<\/p>\nBJP Core Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdditionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\nAs per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\nWhile the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\nThe election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Additionally, a BJP core committee is also taking place in the national capital to finalise and discuss the names of candidates for the polls. The meeting is being chaired by the party\u2019s National President JP Nadda. Senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other members are present in the meeting.<\/p>\n
As per sources, the first list of candidates is likely to be released on October 13, and this is expected to be a joint NDA list that will include allies and not just BJP nominees.<\/p>\n
While the ruling NDA has finalised the seat-sharing formula, the Mahagathbandhan \u2013 which includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) \u2013 has not been able to arrive on a consensus over it yet.<\/p>\n
The election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly will be conducted in two phases. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held on the 6th of November. The remaining 122 constituencies will go to the polls in the second phase on the 11th of November. The counting of votes will be held on November 14.<\/p>\n
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 12, 2025, 18:15 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> Bihar Election: NDA Finalises Seat-Sharing Pact, BJP And JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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