Thu Sep 25 00:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the provided Telugu text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
**Summary:**
The NDA (National Democratic Alliance) in Bihar is strategically delaying the finalization of seat allocations for the upcoming Assembly elections until after the Election Commission announces the poll dates, expected around October 15, 2025. This is to prevent potential defections from ticket aspirants who may not receive seats. Key issues revolve around Lok Janashakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan’s demand for a significant number of seats (40+) and his perceived ambition for the Chief Minister position, creating tension with incumbent Nitish Kumar’s JDU. BJP wants to avoid a repeat of the 2020 election where Paswan’s party, although winning only one seat, damaged JDU’s prospects by splitting votes. A tentative seat-sharing formula involves JDU and BJP contesting over 100 seats each, with JDU potentially contesting more to project dominance within the alliance. The remaining seats would be divided among the smaller coalition partners, including Paswan’s party.
**News Article:**
**NDA Strategizes Bihar Seat Sharing, Awaits Poll Date Announcement**
*Patna, September 23, 2025* – The ruling NDA in Bihar is taking a cautious approach to finalizing seat allocations for the upcoming Assembly elections, opting to wait for the Election Commission’s announcement of poll dates before making any concrete decisions. The election is due before November 22, 2025. The election commission is expected to make announcement by October 15, 2025.
Sources within the BJP indicate that this strategic delay is intended to prevent potential party defections from those who may not be allotted tickets. Preliminary discussions with alliance partners are underway.
A key point of contention is the seat demands of Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janashakti Party (Ram Vilas). Paswan is reportedly seeking over 40 seats, emboldened by his party’s success in the previous Lok Sabha elections. His supporters are also promoting him as a potential Chief Ministerial candidate, creating friction with current CM Nitish Kumar’s JDU. Paswan’s party contested separately from NDA in 2020 assembly elections and damaged Nitish Kumar’s JDU by splitting votes.
While Paswan publicly states his acceptance of Nitish Kumar as CM, his past criticisms of the state government have fueled speculation about his ambitions. Sources suggest JDU aims to limit Paswan to around 20 seats.
A tentative seat-sharing formula is reportedly in the works, with JDU and BJP potentially contesting over 100 seats each. The JDU is likely to contest more seats than BJP to project as the “big brother” within the alliance. The remaining seats will be shared among the smaller NDA partners. The 243 assembly seats will be contested. The focus remains on how many seats will be allocated to Chirag Paswan.
The BJP views Paswan as crucial to the NDA’s success and is keen to avoid a repeat of the 2020 elections, where Paswan’s decision to contest separately damaged JDU’s performance by splitting votes, despite his party winning only one seat.
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