With Bihar's state assembly elections approaching, a pivotal NDA meeting was held at the CM's residence. Key leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, attended. According to insiders, the allied parties submitted their lists of claimed seats in sealed envelopes.
The BJP will now assess the potential of these claimed seats. They aim to evaluate the ground realities where their allies wish to field candidates. This is considered a significant move before finalizing seat allocations within the NDA.
Source: aajtak
NDA Resolves for Victory
In the presence of Amit Shah, the NDA's unity and resolve for victory were reiterated. After completing formalities, Amit Shah departed from the CM's residence. The BJP will deliberate on the allied parties' claimed seats, with final decisions on seat-sharing expected soon.
Source: aajtak
Discussion at Nitish's Residence
Minister Chirag Paswan highlighted the election year significance for the state, noting that the meeting addressed various strategies. Topics included presenting government achievements and tackling the opposition.
Rally Address in Gopalganj
Before the meeting, Amit Shah shared a platform with Nitish Kumar for launching central and state projects worth over 8000 crore rupees. Amit Shah headed to the CM’s residence following a BJP rally in Gopalganj.
Paswan Comments on Swift Meeting
Post-meeting, Minister Chirag Paswan addressed the media briefly, noting the meeting’s focus on strengthening the alliance pre-elections. He emphasized the quick conclusion due to a non-contentious agenda.
Key Leaders in Attendance
The meeting was attended by senior leaders from JDU and BJP, alongside ministers and Parliament members like Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha. Although Nitish Kumar has been the face of the NDA in Bihar for two decades, speculation continues about potential changes in BJP's strategies.
