(*26*)NEW DELHI: In a major political improvement, the opposition’s INDIA bloc, often known as the Mahagathbandhan, on Friday finalized its seat-sharing settlement for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar. As per the association, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the biggest constituent of the Mahagathbandhan, will subject candidates in 26 seats, which incorporates key constituencies like Purnea and Hajipur. The Congress, one other main member, will contest on 9 seats, together with distinguished ones like Kishanganj and Patna Sahib, whereas the Left will battle for 5 seats.
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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Bihar: RJD, Congress and Left leaders maintain a joint press convention and announce seat allocation.
RJD to subject its candidates on 26 seats, together with on Purnea and Hajipur.
Congress on 9 seats, together with Kishanganj and Patna Sahib
Left on 5… March 29, 2024
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Sticking Point Over Purnea And Katihar Seats
The negotiation course of confronted a hurdle primarily in regards to the Purnea and Katihar constituencies, each at the moment held by the Janata Dal (United). These seats grew to become focal factors of debate between the RJD and the Congress throughout talks relating to the distribution of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar.
Congress Gives Purnea Seat To RJD
In a notable improvement, the Congress agreed to relinquish its declare over the Purnea Lok Sabha seat. This seat, which was wanted by Pappu Yadav, husband of Rajya Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan, purportedly primarily based on assurances from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, will now be contested by the RJD, which not too long ago nominated JD(U) turncoat Bima Bharti for the seat.
The RJD’s determination to subject candidates in all 4 seats of the primary section of polls, with out consulting its allies, stirred discontent inside the Mahagathbandhan. This unilateral motion was considered critically by coalition companions.
Tejashwi Yadav’s Absence
Meanwhile, the absence of Tejashwi Yadav, scheduled to deal with Mahagathbandhan’s press convention in Patna, raised eyebrows. However, RJD nationwide spokesman Manoj Jha assured that each one is nicely inside the get together and the names of the candidates for the remaining seats could be introduced quickly.
Reports of discontent inside the Mahagathbandhan emerged after RJD unilaterally introduced its candidate. However, Tejashwi Yadav rapidly dismissed these tensions, asserting that an understanding had been reached over seat-sharing, promising a proper announcement quickly.Â
Elections In Bihar
With the primary section of elections scheduled for April 19 and nominations already filed for the respective seats, Mahagathbandhan’s seat-sharing deal units the stage for a vital electoral battle in Bihar. While tensions and discontent simmer inside the coalition, the deal poses a formidable problem to the incumbent National Democratic Alliance.
