Regarding seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc, JD-U leader KC Tyagi emphasized that the JDU and RJD, having won 16 seats, are in a strong position to counter the BJP in Bihar and will not compromise on seat allocation. He expressed concern about the BJP’s preparations and the seat-sharing strategy within the INDIA bloc, urging a swift resolution. Tyagi highlighted Nitish Kumar as the face behind the alliance and criticized the Congress for being focused solely on its party interests, while the JDU is concerned about the alliance’s success. As the countdown to the Lok Sabha polls begins, the INDIA bloc is actively engaged in seat-sharing discussions, with JDU firm in its demand for 16 seats in Bihar, where the party currently holds 16 seats. The article underscores the challenges and dynamics within the INDIA bloc as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach.
As the countdown to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls has begun, the INDIA bloc has begun its seat-sharing talks in earnest.
After the Trinamool Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT), it is the Janata Dal United that has been firm in its demand for 16 seats in Bihar.
The JDU currently holds 16 seats in Bihar; 17 are held by the BJP and the RJD does not have any Lok Sabha seat in the state.
The allocation of seats becomes pivotal for Congress, especially after recent electoral setbacks.