Bihar Politics: The preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar are in full swing, and in the meantime the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has indicated about the potential seat sharing, underlining its independent political identity in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) that the party is preparing for a strong deal this time.
Arun Bharti, who is considered close to party MP and Chirag Paswan, wrote on the social media platform X that BJP has its own independent identity, it is not just a working unit working under the umbrella of a big party. Political analysts believe that this statement may be a part of the strategy of pressure on behalf of Chirag Paswan in the seat sharing process. Significantly, a day earlier, Chirag Paswan had told the media that ‘seat sharing will be held at the right time and it will be announced jointly’.
Mention of ‘Bahujan’s Identification’ campaign
Arun Bharti wrote in another post with the title ‘Bahujan’s identity, Bhai Chirag Paswan’ that in the state executive meeting on 16 May, a proposal was passed that the popularity of Chirag Paswan was clearly established in all sections of the society, especially Dalits, Bahujan, youth and women. He also alleged that some political forces are trying to limit Chirag Paswan by making a special class leader, which is not only unfair, but also unacceptable.
New direction of LJP workers
In her post, Bharti also said that every party workers and leaders are committed to ensuring that “Chirag Paswan should be established as a comprehensive Bahujan leader.” He said that the party will make every effort to increase its reach to different sections of society.
Message of meeting Nitish Kumar and balance in NDA
A few days ago, Chirag Paswan’s meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave rise to discussions in political circles. However, after this meeting, Paswan had clarified that there is no vacant space in the NDA regarding the top leadership. It is currently being seen as a sign of balance and cooperation in the alliance.
At the same time, sources associated with NDA say that as elections come closer, all the constituents can take an aggressive stand on their respective areas and seats. Recent statements of LJP (Ram Vilas) are considered part of this strategy.
Before the election Ranbheri ringing in Bihar, tug of war has started for seat sharing within the NDA. The voices raised by the LJP (Ram Vilas) not only reflect his political ambition, but this time he is preparing to present himself as a decisive partner not only in the coalition, but as a decisive partner.